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The tenth week again delivered, with a huge upset for the Bills proving the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' saying that attracts so many people into the National Football League

This outcome may have opened things up for the New England Patriots to creep back into a leading position they formerly held, with a remaining games that gives them an edge over their eight and two competitors

Meanwhile in the National Football Conference the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams had perfect results to set up a major confrontation in week 11, while our player of the week is chasing records as well as the Most Valuable Player award

Analysis - Just a Bad Day for Buffalo?

Could it simply have been an emotional comedown from defeating Kansas City last week or a deeper issue? That's the question for the Buffalo team to address

The Bills had won seven in a consecutive games against the Dolphins but were outperformed from the beginning as the Miami team ran out 30-13 winners in an surprising outcome - and performance

MVP Josh Allen only got the squad's initial first down in the third period and first points in the final quarter - admittedly the Dolphins had 10 days to prepare but it was nonetheless a significant failure laid by one of the NFL's top offences

Dolphins quarterback Tua threw two scores but running back De'Von Achane was the game-changing factor, with 225 combined yards and two scores

Containing the NFL's top rushing attack was also key, with James Cook and company recording just eighty-six yards, their fewest of the season and slightly more than half their 161.5 yard season average

Then there were the three critical ball losses, and the pair from Allen in particular. An interception in the end zone meaning a nine minute drive yielded no points, and his fourth-quarter dropped ball that Miami turned into a touchdown just later

It was typical 'old Buffalo' as they shot themselves in the foot, getting into a deficit on defensive side and Josh Allen trying to overcompensate to rescue his squad out of it - rather than the composed, controlled, well-balanced Bills we've witnessed this season

Miami have demonstrated a varied performances this year so the jury's out on if this is the beginning of a trend, but for Buffalo they'll require an immediate bounce-back in a difficult matchup against Tampa Bay in week 11 as the New England are sneaking into a comfortable advantage at the top of the AFC East

Spotlight - Patriots Identify Route to Surprise Top Seed

Regarding the New England, they're one of three different 8-2 squads in the NFL, all AFC sides, but are they the best?

You can find flaws in New England, Denver and Indianapolis actually for dominating the weaker opponents, with only five of their total twenty-four victories achieved against opponents with a winning record - and one example was the Indianapolis defeating the Broncos

The Broncos beat the reigning champion Eagles in Philly and are masters of the final quarter while Indianapolis can ride Taylor, but the New England including Sunday's win in Tampa to their primtime success in Orchard Park appears to be a statement

Their two defeats occurred in recently appointed coach Mike Vrabel's initial three games, with seven straight victories, just like Denver, since then - but defeating Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a bye to get ready was significant

Maye's Most Valuable Player credentials won't go away, and he certainly deserves point for bravery after absorbing some savage hits in Tampa Bay but hanging in there to guide his side to victory

The defense is reliable and first-year running back TreVeyon Henderson exploded on Sunday with 147 yards and two exciting touchdowns of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - establishing himself as just the fifth ball carrier to exceed 22 miles per hour this year on his first score

While you can debate who 'the best' is statistically, the Patriots should be favorites to finish with the top record thanks to their schedule - which includes just a single matchup against a successful opponent, although a huge one against Buffalo

Traveling to the Ravens is also tough, but the Broncos have it more difficult in the AFC West division with the Chiefs to face two times, the Los Angeles Chargers (who could also compete for first place but face the same problem) and also the Packers on the schedule

The Indianapolis also face the Kansas City, and have the Seahawks, 49ers and two matchups with the 5-4 Jacksonville to contend with. There's a long way to travel but the opportunity is open for a shock number one position in the American Football Conference

Coming Up - Rams & Seahawks Prepare for Week 11 Showdown

Two teams with solid claims to be better than all of the three 8-2 teams are National Football Conference West opponents the Seattle and Rams, who both put up 40 burgers to go to seven and two before next week's Hollywood blockbuster game between the two in LA

They've both secured four victories in a row, have quarterbacks in Stafford and Darnold performing at an elite level (although Sam Darnold had turnover issues on game day) with excellent pass catchers, and defenses giving up fewer than twenty points a game

Both could easily be undefeated as too - especially the Rams as their two defeats occurred in overtime against the San Francisco and then that painful defeat in Philly when they had a potentially winning kick with the final play deflected and run back by the Philadelphia for a touchdown

The Seahawks were also defeated to San Francisco, with a late touchdown in the opening week, before losing to the last kick of the game against the Buccaneers - so they're genuinely two of the best sides in the NFL

The upcoming game on Sunday could be the most exciting of the year to date

Top Performer - Jonathan Taylor

Taylor might be on for a historic year after his incredible display in Germany - rushing for 244 yards, registering three scores and contributing an additional forty-two {receiving yards