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The tenth week again delivered, with a huge upset for the Buffalo Bills demonstrating the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' mantra that attracts so many fans into the NFL

That result could have created things up for the New England Patriots to creep back into a top spot they formerly held, with a schedule that provides them an advantage over their 8-2 rivals

Meanwhile in the National Football Conference the Seattle Seahawks and Rams had ideal outcomes to set up a major confrontation 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?

Was it just an emotional letdown from defeating Kansas City the previous week or something more? That's the question for the Buffalo team to answer

The Buffalo squad had won seven in a row 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 initial first down in the third period and initial scoring in the fourth - admittedly Miami had 10 days to get ready but it was still a significant failure produced by one of the NFL's top offences

Tua Tagovailoa threw two scores but running back De'Von Achane was the game-changing factor, with 225 combined yards and two scores

Containing the NFL's top rushing attack was also key, with Cook and teammates registering just eighty-six yards, their fewest of the season and slightly more than half their 161.5-yard season average

Additionally there were the three crucial turnovers, and the two from Josh Allen in particular. An pass caught by defense in the scoring area meaning a nine-minute possession produced nothing, and his fourth-quarter dropped ball that the Dolphins turned into seven points just two plays

It was classic 'old Buffalo' as they hurt themselves in the foot, getting into a hole on defense and Allen attempting to do too much to dig his team from the situation - rather than the calm, controlled, well-balanced Buffalo team we've witnessed this year

Miami have served up a varied performances this season so the jury's out on if this is the start of a trend, but for the Bills they'll require an instant response in a difficult matchup against Tampa Bay in week 11 as the Patriots are quietly moving into a comfortable advantage at the top of the AFC East

In Focus - New England See Path to Unexpected First Place

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

You can pick holes in the Patriots, Denver and the Colts really for dominating the lesser sides, with just five of their total 24 wins coming against teams with a positive record - and one of those was the Indianapolis defeating the Denver

The Broncos defeated the champion Eagles in Philly and are kings of the fourth-quarter while Indy can ride Jonathan Taylor, but the New England including Sunday's win in Tampa to their primtime success in Orchard Park seems like a statement

Their pair of losses occurred in recently appointed coach Mike Vrabel's first three contests, with seven straight victories, similar to the Broncos, from that point - but defeating Mayfield after the Bucs had a week off to prepare was huge

Drake Maye's MVP claims continue to be discussed, and he definitely deserves point for bravery after absorbing some savage hits in Tampa Bay but hanging in there to steer his side to victory

The defense is solid and first-year running back TreVeyon Henderson burst onto the scene on Sunday with 147 yards and two exhilerating touchdowns of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - becoming just the fifth different ball carrier to break 22 miles per hour this season 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 remaining opponents - which features just one game against a successful opponent, albeit a huge one against Buffalo

Traveling to the Ravens is also tough, but Denver have it even tougher in the AFC West division with the Kansas City to play twice, the Chargers (who could also compete for first place but encounter the identical challenge) and also the Green Bay on the fixture list

The Colts also play the Kansas City, and have the Seattle, 49ers and two games with the 5-4 Jacksonville to contend with. There is a considerable distance to go but the opportunity is open for a surprise number one position in the AFC

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

Two teams with solid claims to be superior to all of the three different eight and two teams are National Football Conference West rivals the Seattle and Los Angeles, who each scored 40 burgers to reach seven and two before next week's Hollywood blockbuster meeting between the pair in LA

Both have won four in a consecutive games, have quarterbacks in Stafford and Sam Darnold performing at an high standard (although Darnold had ball security problems on game day) with top receivers, and defenses allowing under 20 points a game

Both could realistically be without a loss as too - particularly the Rams 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

The Seahawks also lost to the 49ers, with a last-minute score in week one, before losing to the final play of the contest against the Tampa Bay - so they are truly two of the best sides in the NFL

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

Top Performer - Jonathan Taylor

Taylor might be on for a record season after his remarkable performance in Berlin - running for 244 rushing yards, registering three scores and adding another forty-two {receiving yards