KaVontae Turpin's Foot Injury Puts Status for Cowboys-Jets Game in Doubt
The injuries are continuing to pile up for the Dallas Cowboys, with six starters being held out of practice on Wednesday afternoon. Among the star players sidelined is CeeDee Lamb
Cowboys All-Pro return specialist KaVontae Turpin was a surprise practice holdout during the open session, with the team announcing he was dealing with a foot injury.
Following practice, Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News reported that Turpin is dealing with a foot sprain, though there was no timeline for his return to the field.
While there is no word on how long Turpin will be held out of action, his status for the showdown with the New York Jets in Week 5 is now up in the air.
Along with his duties in the return game, Turpin has contributed as a wide receiver and out of the backfield. As a do-it-all playmaker, Turpin missing the Jets game would leave several holes on the Cowboys' depth chart.
This season, Turpin has hauled in 11 catches for 159 yards and one touchdown, while carrying the ball six times for 23 yards.
In the return game, Turpin has returned three punts for 30 yards and 16 kickoffs for 405 yards.
We will have to monitor Turpin's status as the week goes on, but hopefully he will be healthy enough to suit up on Sunday afternoon. Kickof between the Cowboys and Jets at MetLife Stadium is set for 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX.
Jared Goff Embraces Detroit as the Defining Chapter of His Career and Wants to Retire as a Lion
The Detroit Lions have found success in recent years behind quarterback Jared Goff's inspired play and steady leadership.
After a string of lackluster campaigns, the Detroit Lions have become a strong contender in the NFC in recent years. It's undeniable that quarterback Jared Goff has been the driving force behind the steady ascent.
Last season, the Lions topped the NFC with a 15-2 record, tied with the Kansas City Chiefs for the best in the league. While they got upset in the divisional round of the playoffs after running into the Washington Commanders, they showed how dangerous they can be with Goff at the peak of his career.
The 30-year-old signal-caller is in his fifth year in Detroit. He will play in his 70th game with the Lions when they go up against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. For Goff, it's a reminder of how much he has embraced Motor City.
“I've certainly become a Lion now in my career. When I look back on it, it's going to be majority Lions, and hopefully a lot more majority as we go on. But yeah, it's been a fun journey here. It's been fun to grow into and be part of the city, and now, I guess, flip the scale on that way. It's cool,” said Goff in a video shared by WXYZ Detroit's Brad Galli.
Goff spent his first five seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, playing 69 games, before he was traded to the Lions in 2021, along with draft picks, in exchange for quarterback Matthew Stafford.
Detroit missed the playoffs in Goff's first two years before making back-to-back appearances for the first time since 1994 and 1995.
The Lions will look to improve to 4-1 against the Bengals. In their rout of the Cleveland Browns, 34-10, in Week 4, Goff passed for 168 yards and two touchdowns. While they got the victory, the four-time Pro Bowler stressed that their offense “can be so much better.”
With him at the forefront, it won't be difficult.
Jared Goff backs Jameson Williams after a quiet week 4 performance
This was their third win with more than 30 points to make it a 3-1 record. But
He did turn those limited chances into 10 catches for 214 yards and a touchdown, proving he’s still a massive, big-play threat. But he has one weakness, which is the lack of targets.
Week 4 was particularly slow for Williams, even in a tough matchup against the Cleveland Browns’ strong defense. He was targeted eight times but only caught two passes for 40 yards and even lost three yards on his only rushing attempt. But that hasn’t made Goff lose faith in his player, as he said.
“We would love to go to (Williams) as much as possible. He’s as good a player as there is in this league, so I don’t think this game was something different,”
Goff also said he isn’t worried about Williams getting down on himself, calling the young receiver the “Steady Eddie” type, someone who stays calm and focused. Goff wrapped up by saying the Lions will “keep believing” in Williams’ abilities, giving him another chance to improve in week 5.
