Josh Allen passed for two touchdowns and rushed for one more as the Buffalo Bills clobbered the New York Jets 40-14 on Sunday afternoon in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills clinched the No. 2 seed in the AFC with the victory. Allen was showered with "M-V-P" chants after putting the game away with a pair of third-quarter touchdown passes -- a 30-yard connection with Amari Cooper and a 14-yard strike to a leaping Keon Coleman with 12 seconds left in the frame. Those scores sandwiched a 1-yard touchdown run by James Cook. Buffalo (13-3) took a 33-0 lead into the fourth quarter thanks to its 21-point third. Allen, who turned things over to backup quarterback Mitchell Trubisky for the final 15 minutes, finished with 182 yards on 16-for-27 passing. Trubisky hit Tyrell Shavers for a 69-yard TD on his first pass of the contest to make it 40-0 with 12:37 to go. It marked Shavers' first career catch. The Bills' defense was in the spotlight just as much as Allen, forcing three turnovers and racking up four sacks. Aaron Rodgers struggled under center for New York (4-12), completing 12 of 18 passes for 112 yards. He was picked off twice. Second-string signal-caller Tyrod Taylor broke the shutout with a 9-yard touchdown pass to Garrett Wilson with 6:59 left in the game. The Jets proceeded to convert a two-point try to trim their deficit to 40-8. Wilson hauled in seven receptions for 66 yards and the TD. Tyler Conklin grabbed a 20-yard touchdown with 1:55 remaining to complete the scoring. Taylor ended up with 83 yards and the two TDs on 11-of-14 passing. A.J. Epenesa gave the Bills a boost just before the break, sacking Rodgers for a safety that put Buffalo up 9-0 with 2:31 remaining in the second quarter. Tyler Bass extended the Bills' lead with a 39-yard field goal as time expired in the first half. The teams combined for five penalties on the game's first drive, with a 5-yard defensive pass interference call setting Buffalo up at the Jets 1. Allen then got pushed into the end zone for his franchise-record-tying 65th rushing touchdown. --Field Level Media
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Nelistotug by GSK for Recurrent Head And Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Likelihood of ApprovalShiver Cast: Iman Vellani Lands First Non-Marvel Movie With Greg Kinnear & More By After starring in last year’s , MCU breakout has finally found her next major movie project in the form of , the upcoming adaptation of Maggie Stiefvater’s bestselling YA fantasy novel. This serves as Vellani’s first non-Marvel project, after over two years since her acting debut in Disney+’s Ms. Marvel series. Who is in the Shiver cast? Besides Vellani, (As Good As It Gets), (The Hunger Games), Sofia Wylie (High School Musical: The Musical Series), Ross Butler (Shazam! Fury of the Gods), Alicia Witt (Longlegs), and Lyon Daniels (The Spiderwick Chronicles) have also joined the Shiver cast, which will be led by Maddie Ziegler (My Old Ass) and Levi Miller (Kraven the Hunter). Further details about their respective characters are still being kept under wraps. The film is being directed by Claire McCarthy from a screenplay written by McCarthy and Jett Tattersall. It is produced by Ziegler, Addam Bramich, Ryan Hamilton, Volodymyr Artemenko, and Jeanette Volturno, with Anna Todd set as an executive producer. It is a production by Simple House Films and CatchLight Studios. At the moment, the cast and crew are now in production in Vancouver, Canada. Sign-up today for access to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ “Shiver follows Grace, who was attacked by a pack of wolves as a child. However, one of them—a yellow-eyed wolf — saved her, creating an inexplicable bond between them,” reads the official synopsis (via ). “Years later, she meets a young man named Sam with the exact same yellow eyes and immediately feels a connection to him. Their love story unfolds against the backdrop of mystical events, mysterious disappearances, and intrigues that reveal to Grace the true nature of Sam and his connection to the wolves. At the same time, as winter approaches, Sam must fight to hold on to his humanity — or risk losing himself, and Grace, forever.” Maggie Dela Paz has been writing about the movie and TV industry for more than four years now. Besides being a fan of coming-of-age films and shows, she also enjoys watching K-Dramas and listening to her favorite K-Pop groups. Her current TV obsessions right now are FX’s The Bear and the popular anime My Hero Academia. Share article
Several times following New England’s 24-21 loss to the Buffalo Bills, Patriots coach Jerod Mayo said he wanted to review the game film before making a final assessment of his team’s performance. He did, and on Monday he said the overarching feeling he was left with was one of pride. Going toe-to-toe with one of the best teams in the NFL is commendable. Mayo also remains confident this group has even more room for growth over its final two games this season. “To be frank, I don’t believe in good losses,” Mayo said. “I think there’s a lot to learn from the game. Look, we’re headed in the right direction, but it’s all about consistency, and we have to do that on a down-after-down, a game-after-game basis to be successful in this league.” What is also clear is that despite their 3-12 record, Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye wants people to know that he and his teammates believe in their coach. No matter what conversations might be going on outside the Patriots locker room regarding shortcomings by the coaching staff, or Mayo’s job status. “We’ve got his back, and he’s coached us hard. He wants to win. We all want to win. We’re all frustrated,” Maye said. “We’re just plays away, and it’s basically me turning the ball over. I think it’s just a testament to these guys that keep fighting. We keep fighting. Shoot, we’re not going to make the playoffs; we’re out of the race, and these guys are coming in, frustrated when we don’t score. ... So, I think we’re building something good, building something that feels right here, and I’m proud to be a Patriot.” What’s working The Patriots entered the week scoring only 7.5 points per game in the first half this season, which ranked 29th in the NFL. The offense woke up with 14 points in the first half on Sunday, notching multiple offensive touchdowns in the first half for the first time in 2024. What needs help Stopping the run has been an issue for New England’s defense for most of the season and it was on display against the Bills. With Buffalo trailing 14-0 in the second quarter, running back James Cook sliced through the interior of the Patriots defense and broke free for a 46-yard TD run. It was a big chunk of Buffalo’s 172 yards on the ground for the game. Stock up CB Jonathan Jones. He was tasked with being the primary defender on Buffalo’s top receiver Khalil Shakir for most of the game. The veteran held his own, helping limit the Bills’ leader in catches and receiving yards to only two catches for 22 yards on six targets. Jones also forced a fumble by Shakir in the fourth quarter, though Shakir was able to recover it. Stock down Marte Mapu. The linebacker started at safety with Jabrill Peppers sidelined with a hamstring injury. Mapu was strong for most of the game and had a chance to set up the Patriots offense in the second quarter when he snagged his second career interception, picking off Josh Allen’s pass in the end zone. But Mapu decided to run the ball out of the end zone and was tackled on the New England 1-yard line. The poor starting field position eventually led to a punt and the Patriots couldn’t add to their 14-7 lead. Injuries The Patriots didn’t announce any injuries during the game. But along with Peppers, cornerback Marcus Jones also sat out with a hip injury. Key number 2-6 — The Patriots’ record in one-score games this season. Four of those have been by three or fewer points. Next steps The Patriots host the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nflIt’s hard to forget the moment in the hit TV show FRIENDS when Rachel Green puts meat and peas in a sweet trifle. She glosses over her mistake saying. “Yeah, that was weird to me, too. But then, y’know, I thought “Well, there’s mincemeat pie,” I mean that’s an English dessert, these people just put very strange things in their food.” While the audience laughed along with her culinary conundrum, it turns out, Rachel had actually hit the nail on the head when it comes to the true nature of the classic Christmas dessert – Mince Pies. As we know them today mince pies are made from a delicious pastry crust loaded with sweet, alcohol-soaked fruits and baked until golden and delicious. They’re a favourite to leave out for Santa Claus and a classic gift item during the holidays, particularly in the United Kingdom. But before these pies were a Yuletide special, they had a much more complex...and somewhat bizarre past. History Of Mince Pies Mince pies have a rich and complex history that stretches back centuries, far beyond the sweet treat we know today. Originating from the Latin word "minutus" meaning small, these pies have undergone remarkable transformations throughout history, reflecting culinary innovations, cultural exchanges, and changing tastes. The roots of mince pies can be traced back to the Middle Eastern cuisines of the 12th century, where spices and fruits were commonly used in both sweet and savoury meat dishes. Crusaders returning from the Middle East brought back exotic spices and culinary techniques that would profoundly influence British cooking. Before refrigeration, spices and sugars served a practical purpose, helping to preserve food and slow down spoilage. The ‘Tartes Of Flesh’ Early incarnations of mince pies were far from the sweet treats we enjoy today. The oldest recorded English cookbook, "The Forme of Cury" from around 1390, described "tarts of flesh" containing boiled pork, stewed poultry, boiled eggs, cheese, sugar, saffron, and various spices. These were substantial, savoury dishes that could feed multiple people, quite different from the individual pastries we now associate with Christmas. King Henry V featured mince pies in his 1413 coronation celebration, showcasing them as an extravagant dish featuring various meats, game birds, boiled eggs, and rare spices. The pies carried significant symbolism, with some believing the ingredients represented the gifts of the three wise men. Others saw them as a celebration of the year's harvest, incorporating dried summer grapes, autumn orchard fruits, and candied citrus. Mince Pies Banned? The 17th century brought dramatic changes to mince pies. During Oliver Cromwell's rule, there were attempts to suppress Christmas celebrations, leading to myths about mince pies being banned. While no specific law prohibited the pies, they became a symbol of rebellious celebration. Interestingly, during the Prohibition era in the United States, canned mince pie filling could contain over 14% alcohol, adding another layer of intrigue to their history. The transition from savoury to sweet began in the 18th century. Hannah Glasse's 1747 cookbook provided recipes that suggested optional meat, indicating the gradual shift towards fruit-based fillings. The availability of cheaper sugar from West Indies cane plantations accelerated this change. By the Victorian era, meat had been almost entirely replaced by fruits and spices. Also Read: Do You Know How Turkey Became A Thanksgiving Tradition? Mince pies developed rich cultural symbolism over time. Bakers would include 13 different spices and flavourings, representing Jesus and the 12 disciples. Twelve dried plums were added, one for each apostle. The citrus rind symbolised the crucifixion's bitterness, while the sweet dried fruits represented the joy of the nativity. The pies' popularity spread across the British Empire, becoming particularly beloved in the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. In the United States, they took on their own unique characteristics, particularly during the Prohibition era when extra booze was loaded into cans of mince pie filling to circumvent the strict clamp down on alcohol sales. Modern mince pie recipes remain remarkably close to those of the late Victorian period. Today's cooks might add brandy or whiskey, use vegetable shortening instead of beef suet, and incorporate ingredients like grapefruit juice, but the essential character of the pie remains unchanged. From medieval meat-filled pastries to today's sweet Christmas delicacy, mince pies represent a fascinating culinary journey. They've survived political upheavals, cultural transformations, and changing tastes, emerging as a beloved festive tradition that continues to delight generations. 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