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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Jacory Croskey-Merritt ran for a touchdown, fellow rookie Jaylin Lane returned a punt 63 yards to the end zone and the Washington Commanders ended their season-derailing skid at eight games by beating the similarly woeful New York Giants 29-21 on Sunday.

The only NFL game this week with no playoff implications has a far bigger bearing on draft positioning. The Giants (2-12) lost their eighth in a row, moving a step closer to the top pick, a last-place finish in the NFC East and potentially front-office changes, with a coaching search already coming.

Jayden Daniels’ didn’t play Sunday after aggravating a left elbow injury, so it was Marcus Mariota who quarterbacked the Commanders to their first victory since Oct. 5.

Mariota connected with top receiver Terry McLaurin on a 51-yard catch-and-run TD early in the fourth quarter. That was one of only 10 passes Mariota completed on 19 attempts for 211 yards, with a fumble.

Giants QB Jaxson Dart had TD passes to Tyrone Tracy and Wan’Dale Robinson but also threw a costly interception and was incomplete on a fourth-and-goal attempt with 10 minutes left.

Tracy ran for the Giants’ first touchdown after falling behind 13-0, and his TD catch happened when they were down 22-7.

On a breezy and balmy day in Jacksonville, Florida, the New York Jets lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars, 48 – 20, for their 11th loss of the season.

The Jaguars may or may not ever earn respect. What they’re doing in the meantime is winning – and doing so in increasingly impressive fashion, with a quarterback playing the same way.

Quarterback Trevor Lawrence passed for career-high 5 touchdowns and ran for another as the surging, AFC South-leading Jaguars turned in yet another one-sided late-season victory in front of 60,815 at EverBank Stadium Sunday afternoon.

The Jets lost ugly to the Jags – further cementing their spot as one of the worst teams in the NFL. The Jets also further solidified their draft position, which is now looking like it could be in the top five. 

The Jets drop to 3-11 on the season. Now the Jets prepare to go on the road to face the New Orleans Saints next week.

Pete Alonso has agreed to a five-year, $155 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles.

The contract comes a year after Alonso, 30, struggled to secure a long-term deal on the free-agent market. With the move, the Orioles finally have their big-name free agent.

Alonso fits in well with the Orioles. Alonso immediately gives the team a middle-of-the-order power bat capable of posting big numbers regardless of the ballpark. That should work out well in Baltimore, where righties have had a tough time hitting home runs since the team altered the wall in left field.

After failing to land the mega-deal he desired last offseason, Alonso signed a two-year, $54 million pact to return to the New York Mets. That deal contained an opt-out  after the first year, allowing Alonso to test the free-agent waters again.

Breakfast enthusiasts and Hostess fans alike have reason to rejoice as the iconic brand unveils its latest innovation: Hostess HoneyBun Donettes. Combining two fan-favorite breakfast snacks into one treat, the HoneyBun Donettes promise a sweet and satisfying start to the day.

Bringing together the warm cinnamon and sweet vanilla glaze flavor of Hostess HoneyBuns with the soft, fluffy texture of Hostess Donettes, this new creation offers a tantalizing twist on traditional breakfast fare. What’s more, the HoneyBun Donettes are crafted without high-fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, or artificial flavors, catering to consumers’ growing demand for wholesome yet indulgent options.

This latest mashup marks only the second of its kind in recent Hostess snacking history, following the success of last year’s Hostess Ding Dongs x Twinkies Mashups. With the launch of HoneyBun Donettes, Hostess aims to replicate the excitement and delight generated by its previous flavor fusion.

NEW YORK CITY  —  Santa Claus made a surprise visit to Rick’s Cabaret New York, the famous adult club known for its stunning array of over 200 exotic dancers, the best in VIP treatment, and celebrity clientele. Santa said that he could only stay for a few lap dances because he still had much work to do at the North Pole.

“Santa asked me if I was naughty or nice,” said Rick’s girl Fiona. “I told him that I was very naughty and he smiled and whispered in my ear that he would bring me something big for Christmas.”

Rick’s girl Kristi said, “All the Rick’s girls are really hot, and Santa was impressed. Christmas is amazing at Rick’s with so many parties, show biz people, pro athletes, couples —  all having a great time.”  

Rick’s girl Ariel said, “Be sure to visit our lit Christmas tree in our VIP lounge, so you can leave a gift for me under it. Just kidding.”

Located just one block from Madison Square Garden, Rick’s Cabaret New York features the hottest exotic dancers, discreet private suites, luxury skyboxes, and a Roof Top Cigar Lounge. The highly rated Rick’s Steakhouse under the direction of acclaimed chef Jayson Margulies offers three-course daily lunch specials, dinner, and New York’s best late-night menu, served all the way until 3AM.

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On a cold and cloudy day in East Rutherford, New Jersey, the Jets lost to the Miami Dolphins, 34 – 10 for their 10th loss of the season.

The first half saw the Jets defense annihilated. The  Dolphins moved the ball at will early in the game as they scored touchdowns on each of their first three possessions. 

Isaiah Williams briefly gave the Jets hope with a 78  yard punt return to cut the Dolphins lead to 21 – 7. It was the lone bright spot for the Jets.

Jets QB Tyrod Taylor left the game with an injury, replaced under center by undrafted rookie Brady Cook. 

The Dolphins took over and Jaylen Wright led a long, run-dominated, clock chewing drive. With a little more than six minutes remaining in the game the Dolphins put it away. At 31 – 10, the rest of the game was garbage time.

Old friend Zach Wilson came on in mop up duty for the Dolphins. It was his first appearance in an NFL game since he left the Jets. Wilson led a late field goal drive to add insult to injury and bring the final score to 34 – 10.

The Jets drop to 3-10 on the season. Now the Jets prepare to go on the road to face the Jacksonville Jaguars next week.

The New England Patriots beat the New York Giants 33-15 on Monday Night Football. It was the Patriots 10th consecutive winning game, moving their NFL-best record to 11-2. The Giants are now 2-11.

The Patriots outgained the Giants 395 to 239, with Drake Maye continuing to make an MVP case. He went 24-of-31 for 282 yards and two touchdowns.

Maye completed passes to eight different receivers, with Hunter Henry catching four for 73. Kyle Williams had a 33-yard touchdown reception, and Kayshon Boutte scored on a 3-yard catch.

The Patriots dominated in all three phases, but three miscues by the Giants special teams allowed New England to run away with it.

In nine possessions, the Giants had four punts and turned it over on downs three times. Jaxson Dart was 17-of-24 for 139 yards and a touchdown. Devin Singletary had 12 carries for 68 yards and a touchdown, and Darius Slayton caught two passes for 41 yards and a touchdown.

Kahlua, the number one selling coffee liqueur in the world, is ready to shake things up with its latest innovation, Kahlua Chocolate Sips.

With this limited-edition offering, chocolate lovers now have a deliciously easy way to stir up an indulgent drink – without the need for a complicated recipe.

Available in two irresistible flavors, Smooth Chocolate Flavor and White Chocolate Flavor, both sound amazing. Smooth Chocolate Flavor blends Kahlua Rum & Coffee Liqueur with real cocoa to deliver a rich and velvety mouthfeel of chocolate flavor, while White Chocolate Flavor combines Kahlua and real cream for a delightfully creamy drink experience with a balanced hint of coffee.

To help build excitement for Kahlua Chocolate Sips, the brand partnered with Whipshots, the innovative vodka-infused whipped cream brand co-founded by Cardi B. After all, Whipshots’ Mocha, Vanilla, Caramel and Peppermint flavors are deliciously perfect toppers or pairings.

Nick Folk lined a 56-yard field goal through a heavy mist as time expired to lead the New York Jets to a 27-24 victory over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

In a game between two struggling teams that was anything but pretty, Folk’s kick was also far from it. But in tough conditions, the 41-year-old got just enough on the football and was mobbed at midfield by his teammates as the Jets fans in a drenched and half-empty MetLife Stadium went wild.

Tyrod Taylor went 19 of 33 for 172 yards and a touchdown pass and also ran for a score in his second start for the benched Justin Fields as the Jets (3-9) snapped a two-game skid. Adonai Mitchell had eight receptions for 102 yards and a TD, and Breece Hall ran for 68 yards and a score.

After the defense held Kirk Cousins and the Falcons to a three-and-out, the Jets got the ball back at their 43 with 35 seconds left. Taylor hit Mitchell on the drive to put Folk in position for his winner.

Cousins went 21 of 33 for 234 yards and a touchdown and Bijan Robinson ran for 142 yards and a score and caught five passes for 51 yards for the Falcons (4-8), who lost for the sixth time in seven games.

The Detroit Lions defeated the New York Giants 34-27 in Overtime at Ford Field on Sunday. Week 12 was supposed to be easy for the Lions facing NFC’s last-place team Giants, but it wasn’t.

What was set as a double-digit game by the oddsmakers in favor of the Lions turned into a nail-biting, comeback, overtime win for Detroit in front of a relieved crowd. Jahmyr Gibbs raced 69 yards up the middle for a touchdown on the first play of overtime to give the Lions a 34-27 lead. 

 The Giants had a chance to answer, but Aidan Hutchinson sacked Jameis Winston on fourth down to end the game.

It was not a pretty victory, and for most of the game, New York was sharper than the host Lions, racing out to a 17-7 lead.

The Lions showed more energy and urgency in the second half. Gibbs scorched the Giants defense for 219 rushing yards on just 15 carries, punctuated with the game-winner.

The game featured over 1,000 combined yards of offense: 517 from New York and 494 from Detroit. 

The Lions improve to 7-4. The loss drops the Giants to 2-10 and makes New York the first team officially eliminated from the postseason.