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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 opportunities for the Patriots to creep back into a top spot they used to occupy, with a schedule that gives them an edge over their 8-2 competitors

Over in the National Football Conference the Seattle Seahawks and Rams had ideal outcomes to arrange a monster clash next week, while our top performer is pursuing milestones as well as the Most Valuable Player award

Analysis - Simply an Off Day for the Bills?

Could it simply have been an emotional letdown from beating the Chiefs last week or a deeper issue? This remains the question for the Bills to answer

The Buffalo squad had won seven in a row against Miami but were outperformed from the start as the Miami team ran out 30-13 victors in an eye-opening result - and display

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only got the squad's initial first down in the third quarter and initial scoring in the final quarter - yes the Dolphins had ten days to get ready but it was nonetheless a massive egg produced by one of the league's best offenses

Tua Tagovailoa passed for two scores but running back Achane was the game-changing factor, with 225 total yards and two touchdowns

Containing the league's best rushing attack was crucial too, with James Cook and company recording just eighty-six yards, their lowest of the year and just over fifty percent their 161.5-yard average

Additionally there were the three critical turnovers, and the pair from Josh Allen specifically. An pass caught by defense in the scoring area resulting in a nine minute drive yielded no points, and his fourth-quarter fumble that the Dolphins converted to seven points just later

It was typical 'old Buffalo' as they shot themselves in the foot, getting into a hole on defense and Allen attempting to overcompensate to rescue his squad from the situation - not the composed, disciplined, well-balanced Buffalo team we've seen this season

Miami have served up a varied performances this season so the jury's out on whether this is the start of something, but for Buffalo they'll need an instant response in a difficult matchup against Tampa Bay next week as the New England are sneaking into a nice lead at the top of the AFC East

In Focus - Patriots See Path to Unexpected First Place

Regarding the New England, they're one of three different 8-2 squads in the league, all AFC teams, but are they the top team?

You can pick holes in the Patriots, the Broncos and the Colts really for feasting on the lesser sides, with just five of their total twenty-four victories achieved against opponents with a winning record - and one of those was the Indianapolis defeating the Denver

Denver beat the champion Eagles in Philly and are masters of the fourth-quarter while Indianapolis can rely on Taylor, but the Patriots adding Sunday's victory in Tampa Bay to their prime time win in Buffalo seems like a declaration

Their two defeats came in new head coach Mike Vrabel's initial three contests, with seven consecutive victories, just like Denver, since then - but defeating Mayfield after the Bucs had a bye to prepare was significant

Maye's MVP claims continue to be discussed, and he definitely deserves credit for bravery after absorbing some hard tackles in Tampa Bay but persevering to steer his side to victory

The defense is solid and rookie rusher TreVeyon Henderson exploded on game day with 147 yards and two exhilerating scores of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - becoming just the fifth runner to exceed 22mph this year on his first score

Although you can argue who 'the best' is statistically, the Patriots should be favorites to finish with the top record thanks to their remaining opponents - which features just one game against a successful opponent, although a huge one against Buffalo

Traveling to Baltimore is challenging too, but Denver have it even tougher in the AFC West with the Kansas City to face two times, the Los Angeles Chargers (who might also challenge for first place but face the same problem) and also the Green Bay on the schedule

The Colts also face the Kansas City, and have the Seattle, 49ers and two games with the 5-4 Jaguars to face. There is a considerable distance to travel but the opportunity is available for a surprise top seed in the AFC

Next Week - Los Angeles and Seattle Prepare for Week 11 Showdown

Both squads with solid claims to be superior to all of the three eight and two sides are National Football Conference West rivals the Seahawks and Los Angeles, who both put up forty points to go to 7-2 before next week's Hollywood blockbuster meeting between the pair in LA

Both have won four in a consecutive games, have signal callers in Stafford and Sam Darnold playing at an elite level (although Darnold had turnover issues on Sunday) with excellent pass catchers, and defenses allowing fewer than twenty points a contest

Both could realistically be without a loss as well - especially the Los Angeles as their two defeats occurred in extra time against the San Francisco and then that painful defeat in Philadelphia when they had a game-winning field goal with the final play blocked and run back by the Eagles for a score

Seattle also lost to the 49ers, with a late touchdown in the opening week, before losing to the final play of the game against the Buccaneers - so they are truly two of the top teams in the league

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

Player of the Week - Taylor

Taylor might be on for a historic year after his remarkable performance in Berlin - rushing for 244 yards, registering three scores and adding an additional forty-two {receiving yards