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Week 10 again delivered, with a huge upset for the Bills demonstrating the 'any given Sunday' mantra that attracts so many fans into the National Football League

This outcome may have opened opportunities for the Patriots to creep back into a leading position they used to occupy, with a schedule that provides them an edge over their 8-2 rivals

Meanwhile in the NFC the Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams had perfect results to set up a major confrontation in week 11, while our top performer is pursuing milestones as well as the Most Valuable Player award

The Breakdown - Just a Bad Day for the Bills?

Was it just an emotional comedown from beating the Chiefs last week or a deeper issue? This remains the question for the Bills to answer

The Buffalo squad had secured seven victories in a row against the Dolphins but were outperformed from the start as the Miami team ran out 30-13 winners in an surprising result - and display

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only achieved the team's initial first down in the third quarter and initial scoring in the fourth - admittedly the Dolphins had 10 days to prepare but it was nonetheless a massive egg produced by one of the league's top offences

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

Bottling up the NFL's top running game was also key, with Cook and company recording just 86 yards, their fewest of the season and just over half their 161.5 yard average

Additionally there were the three crucial turnovers, and the pair from Josh Allen specifically. An pass caught by defense in the scoring area meaning a nine minute drive produced nothing, and his final quarter fumble that Miami turned into seven points just later

It was typical 'old Buffalo' as they hurt themselves in the foot, falling into a hole on defense and Josh Allen attempting to overcompensate to dig his team from the situation - rather than the composed, controlled, well-balanced Buffalo team we've seen this year

The Dolphins have demonstrated a varied performances this season so the verdict is uncertain on if this is the start of something, but for the Bills they'll need an instant response in a tough game against Tampa Bay in week 11 as the New England are sneaking into a nice lead at the top of the American Football Conference East

In Focus - New England See Path to Surprise Top Seed

Regarding the Patriots, they're among three 8-2 squads in the league, all AFC sides, but are they the best?

You can find flaws in the Patriots, Denver and Indianapolis actually for feasting on the weaker opponents, with only five of their total 24 victories achieved against teams with a positive record - and one example was the Indianapolis defeating the Denver

Denver beat the champion Eagles in Philly and are masters of the final quarter while Indianapolis can ride Jonathan Taylor, but the Patriots including Sunday's win in Tampa Bay to their prime time win in Orchard Park appears to be a statement

Their two defeats came in recently appointed coach Vrabel's first three games, with seven straight wins, just like Denver, since then - but defeating Baker Mayfield after the Bucs had a bye to get ready was significant

Maye's MVP claims continue to be discussed, and he definitely earns credit for bravery after taking some hard tackles in Tampa but hanging in there to steer his side to victory

The defensive unit is solid and rookie running back Henderson burst onto the scene on game day with 147 yards and two exciting touchdowns of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - establishing himself as just the fifth different runner to break 22mph this season on his first score

While you can argue who 'the top team' is technically, the Patriots should be favourites to end with the best record thanks to their remaining opponents - which features just one game against a winning team, although a huge one against Buffalo

Traveling to the Ravens is also tough, but Denver 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 identical challenge) and additionally the Packers on the fixture list

The Colts also play the Kansas City, and have the Seahawks, 49ers and two matchups with the five and four Jaguars to face. There's a considerable distance to go but the door is available for a surprise top seed in the American Football Conference

Next Week - Rams & Seahawks Set for Next Week Showdown

Both squads with solid claims to be superior to all of the three eight and two sides are National Football Conference West opponents the Seattle and Rams, who both scored 40 burgers to go to 7-2 before next week's Hollywood blockbuster meeting between the two in LA

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 Sunday) with excellent pass catchers, and defensive units allowing fewer than twenty points a contest

Both 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 Philly when they had a game-winning kick with the last kick deflected and run back by the Eagles 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 game against the Buccaneers - so they are genuinely among the best sides in the league

The upcoming game on Sunday could be the most exciting of the season so far

Player of the Week - Taylor

Jonathan Taylor could be on for a historic year after his remarkable performance in Berlin - rushing for 244 rushing yards, scoring three scores and adding another forty-two {receiving yards