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The tenth week once more provided excitement, with a huge upset for the Bills proving the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' saying that draws so many people into the NFL

That result may have opened opportunities for the Patriots to creep back into a leading position they used to occupy, with a remaining games that provides them an edge over their eight and two competitors

Meanwhile in the NFC the Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams had ideal outcomes to arrange a monster clash next week, while our player of the week is chasing records as well as the Most Valuable Player award

Analysis - Simply an Off Day for the Bills?

Was it just an emotional comedown from beating the Chiefs last week or a deeper issue? That's the question for the Bills to address

The Buffalo squad had secured seven victories in a consecutive games against Miami but were second best from the beginning as the Dolphins emerged as 30-13 victors in an eye-opening result - and performance

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only achieved the team's opening first down in the third quarter and initial scoring in the final quarter - admittedly Miami had 10 days to get ready but it was nonetheless a significant failure laid by one of the league's best offenses

Tua Tagovailoa passed for two scores but rusher De'Von Achane was the game-changing factor, with 225 combined yards and two touchdowns

Bottling up the NFL's top rushing attack was crucial too, with James Cook and teammates registering just 86 yards, their lowest of the year and slightly more than fifty percent their 161.5-yard average

Additionally there were the three crucial turnovers, and the two from Josh Allen specifically. An pass caught by defense in the scoring area resulting in a nine-minute drive produced nothing, and his final quarter dropped ball that the Dolphins converted to seven points just two plays

It was classic 'old Buffalo' as they hurt themselves in the foot, falling into a deficit on defensive side and Josh Allen trying to do too much to rescue his squad out of it - not the composed, disciplined, well-balanced Buffalo team we've witnessed this year

The Dolphins have demonstrated a bit of everything this season so the verdict is uncertain on whether this is the start of a trend, but for the Bills they'll need an instant response in a difficult matchup against the Buccaneers in week 11 as the New England are quietly moving into a nice lead at the top of the AFC East

In Focus - Patriots Identify Route to Unexpected First Place

Regarding the New England, they're among three different eight and two teams in the league, all AFC sides, but could they be the top team?

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

The Broncos defeated the champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are masters of the final quarter while Indianapolis can rely on Taylor, but the New England adding Sunday's win in Tampa Bay to their primtime success in Orchard Park appears to be a declaration

Their pair of losses occurred in new head coach Mike Vrabel's initial three contests, with seven straight victories, just like the Broncos, from that point - but taking down Baker Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a week off to prepare was huge

Maye's MVP claims won't go away, and he certainly deserves point for courage after taking some hard tackles in Tampa but persevering to guide his team to victory

The defense is solid and rookie rusher Henderson burst onto the scene on Sunday with 147 rushing yards and two exciting scores of 55 and 69 yards - becoming 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 due to their schedule - which includes just a single matchup against a successful opponent, albeit a huge one against the Bills

Visiting the Ravens is challenging too, but the Broncos have it even tougher in the AFC West with the Kansas City to face two times, the Chargers (who could also challenge for top seed but encounter the identical challenge) and additionally the Packers on the fixture list

The Colts also face the Chiefs, and have the Seattle, San Francisco and two matchups with the five and four Jaguars to face. There's a considerable distance to travel but the door is available for a shock top seed in the AFC

Coming Up - Rams & Seahawks Prepare for Next Week Showdown

Both squads with strong arguments to be better than all of the three different 8-2 teams are NFC West opponents the Seattle and Rams, who both scored 40 burgers to go to seven and two before next week's Hollywood blockbuster meeting between the pair in Los Angeles

Both have won four in a consecutive games, have quarterbacks in Matthew Stafford and Sam Darnold playing at an high standard (although Sam Darnold had turnover issues on game day) with top receivers, and defensive units allowing under 20 points a game

Both could realistically be without a loss as too - particularly the Los Angeles as their pair of losses occurred in extra time against the San Francisco and then that agonising loss in Philly when they had a potentially winning field goal with the last kick deflected and run back by the Philadelphia for a touchdown

Seattle also lost to San Francisco, with a late touchdown in the opening week, before falling to the last kick of the contest against the Buccaneers - so they're genuinely among the best sides in the league

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

Player of the Week - Jonathan Taylor

Taylor might be on for a record season after his remarkable performance in Germany - running for 244 rushing yards, scoring three scores and contributing an additional forty-two {receiving yards