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The tenth week once more provided excitement, with a major surprise for the Bills proving the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' saying that attracts so many fans into the NFL

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

Meanwhile in the NFC the Seahawks and Rams had ideal outcomes to set up a major confrontation next week, while our player of the week is pursuing milestones as well as the MVP award

The Breakdown - Simply an Off Day for the Bills?

Was it just an emotional comedown from defeating Kansas City the previous week or something more? This remains the question for the Bills to answer

The Bills had secured seven victories in a row against the Dolphins but were second best from the start as the Miami team emerged as 30-13 winners in an eye-opening outcome - and display

MVP Josh Allen only got the team's initial first down in the third period and initial scoring in the fourth - yes Miami had ten days to get ready but it was nonetheless a massive egg laid by one of the NFL's best offenses

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

Bottling up the league's best rushing attack was crucial too, with James Cook and company registering just 86 yards, their lowest of the year and just over half their 161.5 yard average

Additionally there were the three critical turnovers, and the two from Josh Allen specifically. An pass caught by defense in the scoring area meaning a nine-minute possession produced nothing, and his final quarter dropped ball that Miami turned into a touchdown just two plays

It was classic 'old Buffalo' as they hurt themselves in the foot, falling into a deficit on defensive side and Allen trying to overcompensate to rescue his squad out of it - rather than the composed, disciplined, balanced Buffalo team we've witnessed this season

The Dolphins have demonstrated a varied performances this year 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 the Buccaneers in week 11 as the Patriots are quietly moving into a comfortable advantage at the top of the American Football Conference East

Spotlight - New England See Path to Unexpected First Place

Speaking of the Patriots, they're among three different eight and two teams in the NFL, all American Football Conference sides, but are they the top team?

One could pick holes in the Patriots, the Broncos and the Colts actually for feasting on the weaker opponents, with only five of their total twenty-four victories coming against teams with a winning record - and one example was the Colts defeating the Denver

Denver beat the reigning champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are kings of the fourth-quarter while Indy can ride Jonathan Taylor, but the New England including Sunday's victory in Tampa to their primtime win in Buffalo seems like a declaration

Their pair of losses came in recently appointed coach Vrabel's first three games, with seven straight wins, just like Denver, since then - but taking down Baker Mayfield after the Bucs had a week off to get ready was huge

Maye's MVP claims continue to be discussed, and he certainly earns point for bravery after taking some hard tackles in Tampa but persevering to guide his team to success

The defensive unit is solid and first-year running back Henderson burst onto the scene on game day with 147 rushing yards and two exhilerating scores of 55 and 69 yards - establishing himself as just the fifth ball carrier to break 22 miles per hour this year on his first score

While you can argue who 'the top team' is technically, the Pats should be favorites to finish with the best record due to their schedule - which features just one game against a successful opponent, albeit a significant contest against the Bills

Visiting the Ravens is also tough, but the Broncos have it more difficult in the AFC West division with the Chiefs to play twice, the Chargers (who could also compete for top seed but face the identical challenge) and additionally the Green Bay on the schedule

The Colts also face the Kansas City, and have the Seahawks, San Francisco and two games with the 5-4 Jacksonville to face. There's a long way to travel but the door is available for a surprise top seed 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 eight and two sides are NFC West rivals the Seattle and Los Angeles, who each put up 40 burgers to reach 7-2 before the upcoming major meeting between the two in Los Angeles

Both have secured four victories in a row, have signal callers in Stafford and Darnold playing at an elite level (although Sam Darnold had turnover issues on Sunday) with excellent pass catchers, and defenses giving up under 20 points a game

Each could easily be without a loss as too - particularly the Rams as their pair of losses occurred in overtime against the San Francisco and then that agonising loss in Philadelphia when they had a potentially winning kick with the final play deflected and run back by the Philadelphia for a score

Seattle also lost to the 49ers, with a last-minute score in week one, before falling to the final play of the contest against the Buccaneers - so they are truly among the best sides in the NFL

The next matchup on Sunday could be the best of the year so far

Top Performer - Taylor

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