KaVontae Turpin Delivers a Christmas Spark, Draws Praise - and a Jab - From Cam Jordan
KaVontae Turpin didn’t need many touches to make a big impression on Christmas Day. In fact, he only needed one. The Dallas Cowboys wide receiver turned his lone target into an 86-yard touchdown, lighting up the scoreboard and giving fans a highlight to unwrap early in the first game of the holiday slate - a 30-23 win over the Washington Commanders.
Turpin’s big-play ability was on full display, and it didn’t go unnoticed by players around the league. New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan gave him his flowers on social media, calling him “a dawg” - but not without sneaking in a playful jab. Jordan couldn’t help but point out Turpin’s smaller stature, joking that the wideout is “Kay Adams size,” referencing the popular NFL analyst who interviewed Turpin postgame.
Adams, never one to shy away from a little banter, fired back with a simple one-word response: “Rude.”
The lighthearted exchange added a bit of levity to what was otherwise a breakout moment for Turpin, who also contributed 115 yards on five kick returns. While his stat line may not jump off the page in terms of volume, the efficiency and explosiveness of his performance were impossible to ignore. One target, one catch, 86 yards, and six points - that’s as clean and impactful as it gets.
For the Cowboys, the win was more than just a holiday celebration. After dropping three straight games and falling out of playoff contention, Dallas needed a bounce-back performance to restore some pride.
With one game left on the schedule - a divisional matchup against the New York Giants - the Cowboys have a shot to finish the season with a winning record at 7-8-1. It’s not the postseason run fans were hoping for, but it’s a chance to end the year on a high note.
Kay Adams Draws Heat for Bold Bears-Chiefs Comparison
While Adams was making headlines on the sideline, she was also stirring up conversation online. The former Good Morning Football host made waves with a bold take on the Chicago Bears, who have surged to an 11-4 record behind rookie quarterback Caleb Williams.
Adams didn’t mince words when she tweeted, “The Bears are giving 2019 Chiefs,” referencing the Super Bowl-winning squad led by Patrick Mahomes. That Kansas City team was known for its electric offense, late-game heroics, and ability to flip a switch in the playoffs - and Adams sees shades of that in what Chicago is building under head coach Ben Johnson.
The reaction was mixed, as you'd expect. Some fans were quick to push back, arguing it’s too early to put this Bears team in the same sentence as one of the most dynamic champions of the last decade. But Adams’ take speaks to the buzz surrounding Chicago’s rapid turnaround - a franchise that not long ago was sitting at the bottom of the NFC North, now eyeing a deep playoff run.
Before they can start dreaming about hoisting the Lombardi, though, the Bears face a tough final stretch. First up: a heavyweight clash against the San Francisco 49ers (11-4) on Sunday night, followed by a divisional showdown with the Detroit Lions (8-8) to close out the regular season.
There’s still plenty of football left to be played, but one thing’s clear - whether it’s Turpin torching defenses or Adams tossing bold comparisons, there’s no shortage of intrigue as the NFL season hits its final act.