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Week 10 again delivered, with a huge upset for the Bills demonstrating the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' saying that draws so many fans into the National Football League

That result may have opened things up for the Patriots to move back into a top spot they formerly held, with a schedule that provides them an edge over their eight and two rivals

Meanwhile in the National Football Conference the Seahawks and Rams had perfect results to set up a monster clash next week, while our player of the week is chasing records as well as the MVP award

Analysis - Simply an Off Day for the Bills?

Could it simply have been an emotional letdown from defeating Kansas City the previous week or something more? This remains the question for the Bills to address

The Bills had secured seven victories in a row against the Dolphins but were second best from the start as the Miami team ran out 30-13 winners in an surprising result - and performance

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only got the squad's initial first down in the third period and initial scoring in the final quarter - admittedly Miami had ten days to prepare but it was nonetheless a massive egg produced by one of the league's top offences

Tua Tagovailoa threw two touchdowns but rusher De'Von Achane was the devastating difference, with 225 total yards and two scores

Bottling up the NFL's top rushing attack was also key, with James Cook and teammates recording just 86 yards, their fewest of the year and just over fifty percent their 161.5-yard average

Additionally there were the three critical ball losses, and the two from Josh Allen specifically. An interception in the end zone meaning a nine-minute possession produced nothing, and his fourth-quarter dropped ball that the Dolphins turned into a touchdown just later

It was classic 'previous Bills teams' as they shot themselves in the foot, falling into a hole on defensive side and Allen attempting to do too much to rescue his squad out of it - not the composed, controlled, balanced Buffalo team we've witnessed this season

Miami have demonstrated a bit of everything this year so the verdict is uncertain on whether this is the beginning of a trend, but for Buffalo they'll require an immediate bounce-back in a tough game against Tampa Bay next week as the New England are quietly moving into a nice lead at the summit of the AFC East

Spotlight - Patriots See Path to Surprise Top Seed

Speaking of the New England, they're among three eight and two squads in the league, all American Football Conference teams, but could they be the best?

One could pick holes in New England, the Broncos and the Colts actually for dominating the weaker opponents, with only five of their combined twenty-four victories achieved against opponents with a positive record - and one of those was the Colts defeating the Denver

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

Their pair of losses came in recently appointed coach Mike Vrabel's initial three contests, with seven straight victories, similar to Denver, from that point - but taking down Baker Mayfield after the Bucs had a bye to prepare was significant

Maye's Most Valuable Player credentials continue to be discussed, and he certainly deserves point for courage after taking some hard tackles in Tampa but persevering to steer his side to victory

The defense is reliable and rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson burst onto the scene on game day with 147 yards and two exhilerating touchdowns of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - establishing himself as just the fifth different runner to exceed 22mph this season on his initial touchdown

Although you can argue who 'the best' is technically, the Patriots should be favorites to end with the top record due to their remaining opponents - which features just a single matchup against a successful opponent, although a huge one against Buffalo

Visiting Baltimore is challenging too, but Denver have it more difficult in the AFC West with the Chiefs to face two times, the Chargers (who might also challenge for top seed but face the identical challenge) and additionally the Green Bay on the fixture list

The Indianapolis also face the Kansas City, and have the Seahawks, 49ers and two matchups with the five and four Jaguars to face. There is a long way to go but the opportunity is open for a surprise top seed in the American Football Conference

Next Week - Los Angeles and Seattle Set for Next Week Clash

Two teams with strong arguments to be better than all of the three different 8-2 teams are National Football Conference West rivals the Seahawks and Rams, who each scored forty points 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 consecutive games, have quarterbacks in Stafford and Darnold performing at an high standard (although Sam Darnold had turnover issues on Sunday) with top receivers, and defenses giving up fewer than twenty points a contest

Both could realistically be without a loss as well - particularly the Rams as their pair of losses came in extra time against the San Francisco and then that painful defeat in Philadelphia when they had a game-winning kick with the final play blocked and returned by the Eagles for a touchdown

Seattle also lost to the 49ers, with a late touchdown in week one, before falling to the final play of the contest against the Tampa Bay - so they are genuinely two of the best sides in the NFL

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

Top Performer - Jonathan Taylor

Jonathan Taylor might be on for a record season after his incredible display in Germany - running for 244 yards, registering three touchdowns and adding another forty-two {receiving yards