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Week 10 again delivered, with a major surprise for the Buffalo Bills demonstrating the 'any given Sunday' saying that attracts so many fans into the National Football League

This outcome may have opened opportunities for the Patriots to move back into a top spot they formerly held, with a remaining games that provides them an edge over their eight and two rivals

Over in the NFC the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams had perfect results to set up a monster clash 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?

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

The Buffalo squad had won seven in a consecutive games against Miami but were outperformed from the beginning as the Dolphins ran out 30-13 victors in an eye-opening outcome - and display

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

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

Containing the league's best rushing attack was crucial too, with James Cook and teammates registering just eighty-six yards, their fewest of the year and slightly more than fifty percent their 161.5-yard season average

Then there were the three critical ball losses, and the pair from Josh Allen in particular. An interception in the scoring area resulting in a nine-minute drive produced nothing, and his final quarter fumble that Miami converted to seven points just two plays

It was typical 'previous Bills teams' as they hurt themselves in the foot, falling into a hole on defense and Josh Allen attempting to overcompensate to rescue his squad from the situation - not the calm, controlled, balanced Bills 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 immediate bounce-back in a difficult matchup against the Buccaneers in week 11 as the New England are sneaking into a comfortable advantage at the top of the American Football Conference East

Spotlight - New England Identify Route to Unexpected First Place

Speaking of the New England, they're one of three different 8-2 squads in the NFL, all American Football Conference sides, but could they be the best?

One could find flaws in New England, Denver and Indianapolis really for dominating the lesser sides, with just five of their combined twenty-four victories coming against opponents with a positive record - and one of those was the Indianapolis defeating the Denver

The Broncos beat the reigning champion Eagles in Philly and are masters of the fourth-quarter while Indy can ride Taylor, but the Patriots including Sunday's victory in Tampa Bay to their prime time win in Orchard Park seems like a statement

Their pair of losses occurred in recently appointed coach Vrabel's initial three contests, with seven consecutive wins, just like Denver, from that point - but taking down Baker Mayfield after the Bucs had a week off to get ready was significant

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

The defense is solid and first-year rusher Henderson burst onto the scene on game day with 147 rushing yards and two exciting scores of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - establishing himself as just the fifth different ball carrier to exceed 22 miles per hour this year on his first score

While you can argue who 'the top team' is technically, the Patriots should be favorites to end with the best record thanks to their remaining opponents - which includes just a single matchup against a winning team, although a significant contest against Buffalo

Visiting Baltimore is also tough, but the Broncos have it more difficult in the AFC West with the Chiefs to play twice, the Los Angeles Chargers (who could also compete for first place but face the identical challenge) and additionally the Packers on the schedule

The Indianapolis also face the Chiefs, and have the Seahawks, 49ers and two matchups with the 5-4 Jaguars to face. There's a long way to travel but the opportunity is available for a surprise number one position in the American Football Conference

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

Both squads with strong arguments to be superior to all of the three different 8-2 sides are NFC West opponents the Seahawks and Los Angeles, who both put up 40 burgers to reach seven and two before the upcoming Hollywood blockbuster meeting between the two in LA

They've both won four in a consecutive games, have quarterbacks in Stafford and Sam Darnold playing at an elite level (although Sam Darnold had turnover issues on game day) with top receivers, and defenses allowing fewer than twenty points a game

Both could easily be undefeated as too - especially the Rams as their two defeats came in overtime against the 49ers and then that agonising loss in Philadelphia when they had a potentially winning kick with the last kick blocked and run back by the Philadelphia for a touchdown

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

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

Player of the Week - Taylor

Taylor might be on for a record season after his incredible display in Germany - rushing for 244 rushing yards, registering three scores and contributing an additional 42 {receiving yards