Charissa Thomspon (Photo via Reddit)

Charissa Thompson came dressed to impress for Thursday Night Football.

The Amazon Prime host arrived in Foxborough on Thursday, ensuring she wouldn’t feel the cold weather as the New England Patriots took on the New York Jets.

Thompson, who has become accustomed to wearing viral outfits during games, brought an all-purple fur-hooded jacket and the same-colored pants to complete the outfit.

Unfortunately for Thompson, fans began comparing her to Grimace, the purple McDonald’s character.

“Charissa Thompson got that sh-t on,” one X user said while posting a screenshot of her outfit.

How Social Media Reacted To Charissa Thompson’s Outfit On Thursday Night Football

Charissa Thompson (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
There was a whole lot of action in the NFL on Thursday night with the Patriots taking on the Jets. Renowned sportscaster Charissa Thompson got fans ready for the game during the pregame show, and she stole the show with the all-purple coat and outfit she wore.

The 43-year-old reporter kicked off the pregame festivities that had fans staring at her outfit.

Here is how social media reacted to it:

“Rest in peace to Grimace, who sacrificed so that Charissa Thompson could be warm in Foxboro,” one fan said about her outfit.

“Charissa Thompson’s coat is beyond ridiculous,” a second fan wrote.

“I need to know howany whatevers died to make Charissa Thompson’s coat Tonight,” a third fan commented.

“Charissa at the halftime show with her own burgundy ensemble! 💅🏽 Dare I say she was inspired? 🙃,” one final fan added.

Thompson’s return to Amazon Prime wasn’t in doubt, but there was a time over the offseason when it appeared that she and Erin Andrews might not be back with Fox Sports. Just before the 2025 season began, things were looking murky for the duo as their contracts with Fox Sports expired after Super Bowl 59.

After months of inactivity, Ryan Glasspiegel and Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports broke the news that both women had signed “lucrative” extensions with Fox Sports.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.