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Week 10 once more provided excitement, with a huge upset for the Buffalo Bills proving the 'any given Sunday' saying that draws so many fans into the National Football League

This outcome may have opened things up for the New England Patriots to move back into a leading position they used to occupy, with a schedule that provides them an edge over their eight and two competitors

Meanwhile in the NFC the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams had ideal outcomes to arrange a major confrontation next week, while our player of the week is chasing records 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 last week or something more? This remains the question for the Bills to address

The Bills had secured seven victories in a consecutive games against the Dolphins but were outperformed from the start as the Dolphins emerged as 30-13 victors in an surprising result - and performance

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only achieved the squad's opening first down in the third period and initial scoring in the final quarter - admittedly the Dolphins had ten days to get ready but it was still a massive egg laid by one of the NFL's top offences

Dolphins quarterback Tua passed for two scores but rusher De'Von Achane was the devastating difference, with 225 combined yards and two touchdowns

Containing the league's best rushing attack was also key, with Cook and company registering just 86 yards, their fewest of the year and slightly more than half their 161.5 yard season average

Then there were the three critical ball losses, and the two from Josh Allen specifically. An interception in the scoring area meaning a nine-minute drive produced nothing, and his final quarter dropped ball that Miami turned into seven points just two plays

It was typical 'previous Bills teams' as they hurt themselves in the foot, getting into a hole on defensive side and Allen trying to overcompensate to dig his team out of it - not the composed, controlled, well-balanced Buffalo team we've seen this year

Miami have demonstrated a varied performances this season 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 next week as the New England are sneaking into a comfortable advantage at the top of the American Football Conference East

Spotlight - Patriots See Path to Surprise Top Seed

Regarding the New England, they're among three eight and two teams in the league, all American Football Conference teams, but are they the top team?

You can pick holes in the Patriots, Denver and Indianapolis really for dominating the lesser sides, with only five of their total 24 victories achieved against opponents with a winning record - and one example was the Colts beating the Broncos

The Broncos beat the reigning champion Eagles in Philly and are kings of the fourth-quarter while Indianapolis can ride Taylor, but the New England including Sunday's win in Tampa Bay to their prime time success in Buffalo appears to be a statement

Their two defeats occurred in recently appointed coach Mike Vrabel's initial three contests, with seven straight victories, just like Denver, from that point - but taking down Baker Mayfield after the Bucs had a bye to get ready was significant

Maye's MVP claims continue to be discussed, and he certainly deserves credit for bravery after absorbing some savage hits in Tampa but persevering to steer his side to success

The defensive unit is reliable and first-year running back TreVeyon Henderson burst onto the scene on Sunday with 147 rushing yards and two exciting touchdowns of 55 and 69 yards - establishing himself as just the fifth runner to exceed 22mph this season on his initial touchdown

While you can argue who 'the best' is statistically, the Patriots should be favourites to finish with the best record due to their schedule - which includes just one game against a winning team, although a significant contest against Buffalo

Traveling to the Ravens is challenging too, but the Broncos have it more difficult in the AFC West with the Chiefs to face two times, the Chargers (who might also compete for first place but face the same problem) and also the Green Bay on the schedule

The Indianapolis also face the Chiefs, and have the Seahawks, San Francisco and two games with the five and four Jaguars to face. There is a considerable distance to travel but the door is open for a shock top seed in the AFC

Coming Up - Rams & Seahawks Prepare for Week 11 Clash

Two teams with solid claims to be superior to all of the three different 8-2 sides are NFC West opponents the Seattle and Rams, who both scored 40 burgers to go to 7-2 ahead of the upcoming major game between the pair in LA

Both have secured four victories in a row, have signal callers in Stafford and Sam Darnold playing at an high standard (although Darnold had turnover issues on game day) with top receivers, and defensive units giving up fewer than twenty points a game

Each could realistically be undefeated as too - particularly the Los Angeles as their two defeats occurred in overtime against the 49ers and then that agonising loss in Philly when they had a potentially winning kick with the last kick blocked and returned by the Eagles for a touchdown

Seattle were also defeated to San Francisco, with a late touchdown in week one, before losing to the last kick of the contest against the Buccaneers - so they are genuinely among the best sides in the league

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

Top Performer - Jonathan Taylor

Taylor might be on for a record season after his remarkable performance in Berlin - rushing for 244 rushing yards, registering three scores and adding an additional 42 {receiving yards