Seahawks rookies George Holan and Jalen Milrose boosted their 2025 preseason stock in an exciting Raiders tie.

Coach Mike Macdonald wants and the team needs to see their lead running back stack full-go days in these weeks leading to Seattle’s opener.

Seattle Seahawks running back George Holani runs outside on a 20-yard gain during Thursday's preseason matchup against the Raiders. Seattle Seahawks running back George Holani finishes a 23-yard run by diving into the end zone for a touchdown Thursday against the Las Vegas Raiders at Lumen Field.

Smith and Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby were seen making obscene gestures toward Seahawks fans as they entered the field Thursday night for their preseason game. The gestures — giving the fans the double bird — were similar to what Lions safety Brian Branch was fined for last November in a game against the Packers.

Pete Carroll’s Seattle return ended without a winner when Jalan Gaines blocked Daniel Carlson’s 55-yard field-goal try for Las Vegas as time expired, leaving the Raiders and Seahawks tied at 23 on Thursday night.

The Seattle Seahawks face the Las Vegas Raiders in an NFL preseason game on Thursday, August 7, 2025 (8/7/25) at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.

Pete Carroll has Geno Smith’s back. The new Raiders coach, 73, defended his quarterback Sunday when asked about Smith’s decision to flip off a Seahawks fan during Thursday’s preseason game, which served as the duo’s Seattle homecoming.

Pete Carroll played a new role in familiar territory Thursday night, with his first preseason game as coach of the Las Vegas Raiders coming against the Seattle Seahawks.

It’s just the preseason, but the Seahawks seem to be riding high after two solid outings. Could Seattle’s special teams wind up being the club’s Achilles’ heel?

The preseason is often a time for emerging talents to showcase their skills, and for Seattle Seahawks rookie quarterback Jalen Milroe, expectations couldn’t be higher.