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A sterling second half allowed the New York Jets to end a lengthy losing streak.

If whatever was said in the New York Jets‘ locker room during the halftime break of Sunday’s Week 14 tilt against the Houston Texans, it could perhaps make millions on the motivational market.

After an imperfect opening half that featured punts on 11 of a dozen possessions, the Jets broke through for five scores over the latter half-hour en route to a 30-6 victory over Houston. Zach Wilson was responsible for two of the touchdowns through the air while Xavier Gipson ran in another.

With the win, the Jets (5-8) ended a five-game losing streak and scored three touchdowns in a single game for the first time since a November 2022 win over Chicago. The Jets also owned a three-possession lead for the first time this season.

Defenses ruled the way in the first 30, but an unlikely hero broke through on the scoreboard: in the capper of a seven-play, 75-yard drive to open the second half, Wilson found Randall Cobb from 15 away, accounting for the former Aaron Rodgers disciple’s first score as a Jet.

Joe Burrow has been all the Cincinnati Bengals hoped for when they selected the quarterback No. 1 overall in the 2020 NFL draft.

The Cincinnati Bengals and quarterback Joe Burrow have agreed on a new five-year, $275 million deal, which will make him the highest-paid player in NFL history.

Burrow was entering the final guaranteed year of his rookie contract. Many spectated Burrow would be in line for a record-setting deal with the quarterback pay scale having increased from Jalen Hurts‘ then-record-setting extension with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Burrow has met lofty expectations during his first three seasons, leading the Bengals to postseason berths in each of the past two seasons, which included snapping a 15-year playoff drought during the team’s AFC championship season in 2021 and a combined 22-10 record in his past 32 regular-season starts.

The Falcons are in first place in the NFC West. They beat a dismal Jets team in a game with little offense.

Desmond Ridder threw a touchdown in the first half and the Atlanta Falcons didn’t allow the New York Jets into the end zone at all during a 13-8 win at MetLife Stadium. The victory moves the Falcons to 6-6 on the season and pushes them ahead of the Saints in the division thanks to New Orleans’ loss to the Lions on Sunday.

The Jets tried to spark something offensively by replacing Tim Boyle with Trevor Siemian in the fourth quarter, but he was 5-of-13 for 66 yards and the game ended on a sack by Arnold Ebiketie on a fourth down with less than a minute to play.

With the Jets now 4-8, thoughts of an Aaron Rodgers return are likely all but extinguished if being alive in the playoff race is a true consideration.

The Falcons have a lot more to play with, although they’re going to need better offensive performances to finish the job. Ridder was 11-of-26 for 101 yards outside of a 20-yard touchdown to tight end MyCole Pruitt, they ran for 91 yards on 34 attempts and the Falcons punted on five of six second half possessions before kneeling out the clock.

Krispy Kreme is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the holiday classic Elf by teaming up with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products for the debut of the brand’s first-ever Elf Doughnut Collection for the holiday season.

The festive collection includes three new Elf-inspired doughnuts and the return of the fan-favorite Santa Belly Doughnut, all available in a limited-edition Elf-themed dozen box:

• New Buddy Snow Globe Doughnut: Original Glazed Doughnut dipped in sugar cookie light blue icing and white sprinkles, topped with powdered sugary snow and a chocolate Elf piece.
• New Buddy Makes Breakfast Doughnut: Original Glazed Doughnut topped with cake batter spaghetti buttercreme, milk chocolate colorful candies, sprinkles, and a maple drizzle.
• New Christmas Lights Doughnut: Original Glazed Doughnut dipped in rich chocolate icing, drizzled with green icing, and topped with rainbow sprinkles and a chocolate Elf piece.
• Santa Belly Doughnut: A Santa belly doughnut filled with Cookies & Kreme filling, dipped in red icing and decorated with Santa’s belt and belt buckle candy piece.

The New York Giants beat the New England Patriots 10-7 on Sunday. The Giants rise to 4-8 and are officially on a winning streak.

Patriots’ placekicker Chad Ryland missed a 35-yard field goal attempt with :06 remaining that wold have forced overtime.

It was a cold, rainy afternoon in East Rutherford N.J., and a far cry from the classic games between the Giants and Patriots we all remember. This was a plodding and often ugly affair that could generously be called a “defensive struggle” that ultimately ended on a missed field goal as time expired. 

In such a game it often comes down to which team makes the most mistakes, and in this case that was definitely the Patriots.

Giants QB Tommy DeVito was 17 0f 25 for 191 yards. Saquon Barkley had 12 carries for 46 yards.

Mac Jones started at QB for the Patriots and was replaced by Bailey Zappe, both could not get anything going.

The Giants will face the Green Bay Packers (5-6) in Week 14.

In the New York Jets’ 11th game of the 2023 NFL season, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on a cool and sunny afternoon, the Jets were blown out by the Miami Dolphins, 34 – 13.

The first half saw the Jets offense put up just 54 yards of offense and zero points on the way to a 17 – 6 deficit. The Jets defense held the high octane Dolphins offense to 10 points, picked off Tua Tagovailoa twice, and still the Jets trailed by double digits at the half. 

To add insult to injury, the Jets offense gave up a 99 yard pick six to the Dolphins on a Tim Boyle Hail Mary pass as time expired in the half.

The Jets offense had barely even moved the ball forward all game. The Dolphins opened the fourth quarter and quickly put up a touchdown. The rest was just garbage time.

The Jets controlled the ball on offense for the large majority of the fourth quarter, but they were unable to score until there was less than five minutes left in the game. Tim Boyle threw to Garrett Wilson for a touchdown but it was far too little, far too late. The Dolphins tacked on a late touchdown to make the final score Dolphins 34, Jets 13.

With the loss the Jets fall to 4-7 on the season. Now the Jets have nine days to prepare for a home game against the Atlanta Falcons. 

Vivid Cabaret New York, the high-energy adult club famous for its beautiful entertainers who perform throughout the club’s three floors and on the city’s tallest stripper pole, is the place we recommend for excitement and fun! 

“We love to party and play,” purred Vivid girl Naomi. “The girls are super hot and and we will make sure you have fun.” 

Vivid Cabaret New York is known for their selection of some of the sexiest babes in the world, and every night is a party. 

Vivid Cabaret New York is a favorite with football players and pro athletes who like to “make it rain” on the club’s gorgeous dancers. Champagne bottles are always popping and there are sexy girls everywhere you look! Check it out for an awesome time. 

Located in the heart of Manhattan’s Fashion district, the three-story club features five stages, deluxe suites, a VIP Ultra Lounge, and a Roof Top Lounge and Cigar Bar. They open for lunch and offer delicious food until 3am. There are also happy hour bottle specials.

Vivid Cabaret New York 61 West 37th Street

The WWE announced that the 21st annual Tribute to the Troops will air Friday, December 8 at 8 p.m. ET on FOX. The event will take place in Providence, R.I. at Amica Mutual Pavilion. 

Since its inception in 2003, WWE’s Tribute to the Troops has honored our U.S. service members, veterans and their families for their continued sacrifice and commitment to our country, and is widely considered one of television’s most patriotic and heartwarming shows of the year.

WWE has a multi-decade commitment to the U.S. Armed Forces, which includes visiting nearly 400 military installations throughout the world, offering all U.S. military personnel free tickets to WWE live events, and has partnered with military organizations, such as Hire Heroes USA. WWE currently supports the USO and tells stories of heroism and valor of our nation’s bravest through the company’s partnership with National Medal of Honor Museum to make an impact in the community.

TGI Fridays continues its ongoing transformation with the introduction of a re-imagined appetizer lineup featuring new offerings and revamped classics, plus a selection of new salad and bowl entrees, and an all-new non-alcoholic beverage.

Starting at $3, the brand’s updated appetizer menu features 18 different options including new additions:

• Margarita Shrimp Cocktail: Chile lime seasoned shrimp tossed with diced avocado, pico de gallo, diced fresh mango, and a light agave lime juice, served with tortilla chips
• Truffle Tot-chos: Seasoned, handmade potato tots freshly fried to a golden crispy, drizzled with truffle aioli, parmesan-romano, and parsley, served with a side of extra sauce for dipping
• Steakhouse Meatballs: All beef steakhouse-style meatballs topped with a garlic and herb chimichurri sauce
• Loaded Poblano Queso: Zesty and warm queso topped with fresh pico de gallo, mixed cheeses, and house made guacamole. Served with tortilla chips

Fridays fans fear not – signature Fridays apps like Loaded Potato Skins, Traditional Wings, and Mozzarella Sticks aren’t going anywhere.  Alongside the all-new options, the brand is serving its fan-favorite starters with fresh twists, so guests can mix and match to create their personalized appetizer assortment.

Henrik Lundqvist played his entire 15-season career with the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League. This weekend the Ranger icon will be enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame.  

The star goaltender is being inducted in his first year of eligibility to the Hockey Hall of Fame. He’s sixth in NHL history in wins (459), ninth in games (887) and 17th in shutouts (64).

Those 459 victories are the most by a European goalie. The first Swedish goaltender to be inducted, Lundqvist won 61 more times in the playoffs before his career ended in 2020 because of a heart condition.

Selected in the seventh round by New York at the 2000 NHL draft, he backstopped the Rangers to the 2014 Stanley Cup final. He won Olympic gold with Sweden in 2006.