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Week 10 again delivered, with a huge upset for the Buffalo Bills proving the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' saying that draws so many people into the National Football League

That result may have opened things up for the Patriots to move back into a leading position they used to occupy, with a remaining games that provides them an edge over their 8-2 competitors

Over in the National Football Conference the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams had perfect results to arrange a major confrontation next week, while our player of the week is pursuing milestones as well as the MVP award

Analysis - Simply an Off Day for the Bills?

Was it just an emotional letdown from defeating Kansas City the previous week or a deeper issue? That's the question for the Bills to answer

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

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

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

Bottling up the NFL's top rushing attack was crucial too, with Cook and company recording just 86 yards, their lowest of the season and slightly more than half their 161.5-yard average

Then there were the three crucial ball losses, and the pair 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 Miami turned into seven points just later

It was classic 'previous Bills teams' as they hurt themselves in the foot, falling into a deficit on defensive side and Allen attempting to overcompensate to rescue his squad out of it - not the composed, disciplined, well-balanced Buffalo team we've seen this season

The Dolphins have served up a bit of everything this season so the verdict is uncertain on if this is the start of something, but for the Bills they'll require an instant response in a tough game against Tampa Bay in week 11 as the New England are sneaking into a comfortable advantage at the summit of the AFC East

Spotlight - Patriots See Path to Surprise Top Seed

Speaking of the Patriots, they're among three eight and two squads in the NFL, all American Football Conference sides, but could they be the top team?

You can find flaws in New England, the Broncos and Indianapolis actually for feasting on the lesser sides, with just five of their total twenty-four victories coming against opponents with a positive record - and one example was the Colts beating the Denver

Denver defeated the 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 to their primtime win in Orchard Park appears to be a declaration

Their two defeats came in recently appointed coach Mike Vrabel's initial three contests, with seven consecutive wins, similar to the Broncos, from that point - but taking down Mayfield after the Bucs had a bye to prepare was huge

Drake Maye's Most Valuable Player credentials continue to be discussed, and he definitely deserves credit for bravery after taking some hard tackles in Tampa but persevering to guide his team to success

The defensive unit is reliable and first-year running back Henderson exploded on game day with 147 yards and two exciting scores of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - becoming just the fifth different ball carrier to exceed 22 miles per hour this year on his initial touchdown

While you can argue who 'the top team' is technically, the Pats should be favourites to end with the best record thanks to their schedule - which includes just one game against a successful opponent, although a huge one against Buffalo

Traveling to Baltimore is also tough, but Denver have it more difficult in the AFC West with the Chiefs to face two times, the Los Angeles Chargers (who might also challenge for first place but face the identical challenge) and additionally the Packers on the schedule

The Indianapolis also play 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 available for a surprise top seed in the AFC

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

Two teams with solid claims to be better than all of the three different eight and two teams are National Football Conference West opponents the Seahawks and Los Angeles, who each scored forty points to reach seven and two before next week's Hollywood blockbuster game between the two in LA

They've both secured four victories in a consecutive games, have signal callers in Matthew Stafford and Darnold performing at an elite level (although Sam Darnold had ball security problems on Sunday) with top receivers, and defenses allowing fewer than twenty points a contest

Both could realistically be undefeated as too - particularly the Rams as their pair of losses came in extra time against the San Francisco and then that agonising loss in Philly when they had a game-winning field goal with the last kick deflected and returned by the Philadelphia for a score

The Seahawks were also defeated 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're truly two of the best sides in the league

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

Player of the Week - Taylor

Jonathan Taylor might be on for a historic year after his incredible display in Germany - running for 244 yards, registering three touchdowns and adding another 42 {receiving yards