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Week 10 again delivered, with a huge upset for the Buffalo Bills proving the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' saying that draws so many fans into the NFL

This outcome may have opened things up for the Patriots to move back into a top spot they used to occupy, with a remaining games that gives them an edge over their 8-2 competitors

Meanwhile in the National Football Conference the Seattle Seahawks and Rams had ideal outcomes to arrange a major confrontation in week 11, while our player of the week is chasing records as well as the MVP award

Analysis - Just a Bad Day for the Bills?

Could it simply have been an emotional comedown from defeating Kansas City last week or a deeper issue? This remains the question for the Bills to address

The Buffalo squad had secured seven victories in a row against the Dolphins but were second best from the start as the Dolphins emerged as 30-13 victors in an surprising outcome - and performance

MVP Josh Allen only got the team's initial first down in the third period and first points in the final quarter - admittedly Miami had ten days to prepare but it was nonetheless a significant failure laid by one of the league's top offences

Dolphins quarterback Tua threw two scores but running back Achane was the devastating difference, with 225 combined yards and two scores

Bottling up the NFL's top rushing attack was crucial too, with Cook and teammates registering just eighty-six yards, their fewest of the year and just over half their 161.5 yard season average

Additionally there were the three critical ball losses, and the pair from Allen in particular. An interception in the scoring area resulting in a nine minute drive yielded no points, and his fourth-quarter dropped ball that the Dolphins converted to a touchdown just later

It was typical 'previous Bills teams' as they shot themselves in the foot, getting into a deficit on defense and Allen attempting to overcompensate to rescue his squad from the situation - rather than the calm, disciplined, balanced Bills we've witnessed this year

The Dolphins have demonstrated a varied performances this year so the verdict is uncertain on whether this is the beginning of something, but for the Bills they'll require an instant response in a difficult matchup against the Buccaneers in week 11 as the Patriots are quietly moving into a nice lead at the summit of the American Football Conference East

In Focus - New England Identify Route to Unexpected First Place

Speaking of the Patriots, they're among three eight and two squads in the NFL, all American Football Conference teams, but are they the best?

One could find flaws in the Patriots, Denver and Indianapolis really for dominating the weaker opponents, with only five of their total twenty-four wins achieved against teams with a winning record - and one of those was the Colts beating the Broncos

The Broncos defeated the champion Eagles in Philly and are kings of the final quarter while Indianapolis can rely on Jonathan Taylor, but the Patriots adding Sunday's win in Tampa Bay to their primtime win in Buffalo seems like a statement

Their two defeats occurred in recently appointed coach Mike Vrabel's first three games, with seven consecutive wins, similar to the Broncos, from that point - but defeating Baker Mayfield after the Bucs had a bye to prepare was huge

Drake Maye's Most Valuable Player credentials continue to be discussed, and he definitely earns credit for bravery after taking some savage hits in Tampa Bay but persevering to guide his side to success

The defense is reliable and rookie running back Henderson burst onto the scene on Sunday with 147 yards and two exhilerating touchdowns of 55 and 69 yards - establishing himself as just the fifth different ball carrier to exceed 22 miles per hour this season on his first score

Although you can debate who 'the best' is statistically, the Pats should be favourites to end with the top record due to their remaining opponents - which includes just one game against a winning team, albeit a huge one against the Bills

Visiting Baltimore is challenging too, but the Broncos have it even tougher in the AFC West with the Kansas City to play twice, the Chargers (who could also compete for top seed but face the same problem) and also the Green Bay on the schedule

The Indianapolis also play the Chiefs, and have the Seattle, San Francisco and two games with the 5-4 Jacksonville to face. There's a long way to travel but the door is open for a surprise top seed in the American Football Conference

Next Week - Rams & Seahawks Prepare for Next Week Clash

Two teams with solid claims to be superior to all of the three eight and two sides are National Football Conference West rivals the Seahawks and Rams, who each put up 40 burgers to reach seven and two ahead of next week's Hollywood blockbuster meeting between the two in Los Angeles

Both have won four in a row, have signal callers in Matthew Stafford and Darnold performing at an high standard (although Sam Darnold had turnover issues on game day) with top receivers, and defenses allowing under 20 points a game

Each could easily be undefeated as too - especially the Los Angeles as their pair of losses came in extra time against the 49ers and then that painful defeat in Philadelphia when they had a potentially winning kick with the last kick deflected and returned by the Philadelphia for a touchdown

Seattle were also defeated to the 49ers, with a late touchdown in the opening week, before losing to the final play of the contest against the Tampa Bay - so they are genuinely among the top teams in the NFL

The upcoming game on Sunday could be the best of the season to date

Player of the Week - Jonathan Taylor

Jonathan Taylor could be on for a historic year after his incredible display in Germany - running for 244 rushing yards, registering three touchdowns and adding an additional 42 {receiving yards