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The tenth week again delivered, with a huge upset for the Buffalo Bills demonstrating the 'any given Sunday' saying that draws so many people into the NFL

This outcome could have created things up for the Patriots to move back into a leading position they formerly held, with a remaining games that provides them an edge over their eight and two competitors

Over in the National Football Conference the Seahawks and Rams had perfect results to set up a monster clash next week, while our top performer is chasing records as well as the MVP award

The Breakdown - Just a Bad Day for Buffalo?

Could it simply have been an emotional letdown from beating the Chiefs last week or something more? That's the question for the Bills to answer

The Bills had won seven in a row against the Dolphins but were second best from the beginning as the Miami team emerged as 30-13 winners in an surprising outcome - and display

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

Dolphins quarterback Tua passed for two scores but rusher 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 Cook and teammates registering just eighty-six yards, their lowest of the year and slightly more than fifty percent their 161.5-yard average

Additionally there were the three crucial ball losses, and the two from Allen specifically. An interception in the scoring area resulting in a nine minute drive yielded no points, and his final quarter dropped ball that Miami converted to a touchdown just later

It was typical 'old Buffalo' as they shot themselves in the foot, falling into a deficit on defense and Allen attempting to do too much to dig his team from the situation - not the calm, controlled, well-balanced Bills we've witnessed this year

Miami have served up a varied performances this year so the verdict is uncertain on if this is the beginning of something, but for the Bills they'll need an instant response in a difficult matchup against the Buccaneers in week 11 as the Patriots are quietly moving into a nice lead at the summit of the AFC East

Spotlight - New England See Path to Surprise Top Seed

Regarding the New England, they're among three 8-2 teams in the NFL, all American Football Conference sides, but are they the top team?

One could pick holes in the Patriots, Denver and Indianapolis really for feasting on the weaker opponents, with just five of their combined twenty-four victories achieved against opponents with a positive record - and one of those was the Colts defeating the Broncos

Denver beat the reigning champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are masters of the fourth-quarter while Indianapolis can ride Jonathan Taylor, but the Patriots including Sunday's victory in Tampa Bay to their primtime win in Buffalo appears to be a declaration

Their two defeats occurred in recently appointed coach Vrabel's first three games, with seven consecutive wins, similar to Denver, from that point - but defeating Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a bye to prepare was huge

Maye's MVP claims continue to be discussed, and he definitely deserves point for courage after taking some hard tackles in Tampa Bay but persevering to guide his team to victory

The defense is solid and rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson exploded on game day with 147 rushing yards and two exhilerating touchdowns of 55 and 69 yards - becoming just the fifth runner to exceed 22mph this year on his initial touchdown

While you can argue who 'the best' is technically, the Pats should be favorites 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

Visiting Baltimore is also tough, but Denver have it more difficult in the AFC West division with the Chiefs to play twice, the Chargers (who could also challenge for first place but encounter the identical challenge) and also the Green Bay on the fixture list

The Colts also face the Kansas City, and have the Seahawks, 49ers and two games with the five and four Jacksonville to face. There is a considerable distance to go but the door is open for a surprise number one position in the American Football Conference

Coming Up - Los Angeles and Seattle Set for Week 11 Showdown

Both squads with solid claims to be superior to all of the three different eight and two teams are National Football Conference West rivals the Seahawks and Los Angeles, who each scored 40 burgers to go to 7-2 ahead of the upcoming Hollywood blockbuster meeting between the pair in Los Angeles

Both have secured four victories in a row, have signal callers in Stafford and Darnold performing at an high standard (although Sam Darnold had ball security problems on game day) with top receivers, and defensive units giving up under 20 points a contest

Both could easily be undefeated as too - especially the Los Angeles as their two defeats occurred in overtime against the 49ers and then that agonising loss in Philadelphia when they had a potentially winning kick with the final play deflected and returned by the Philadelphia for a score

The Seahawks were also defeated to San Francisco, with a last-minute score in week one, before losing to the final play of the game against the Tampa Bay - so they are truly among the best sides in the NFL

The next matchup on Sunday could be the most exciting of the season to date

Top Performer - Jonathan Taylor

Jonathan Taylor might be on for a record season after his incredible display in Berlin - rushing for 244 yards, registering three touchdowns and contributing another forty-two {receiving yards