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The tenth week once more provided excitement, with a huge upset for the Bills demonstrating the 'any given Sunday' mantra that attracts so many fans into the National Football League

This outcome could have created opportunities for the Patriots to move back into a leading position they used to occupy, with a remaining games that gives them an edge over their 8-2 rivals

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

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

The Buffalo squad had won seven in a consecutive games against the Dolphins but were outperformed from the start as the Miami team emerged as 30-13 victors in an eye-opening outcome - and display

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only achieved the squad's opening first down in the third quarter and first points in the fourth - admittedly the Dolphins had ten days to get ready but it was nonetheless a massive egg laid by one of the league's best offenses

Dolphins quarterback Tua threw two scores but rusher Achane was the game-changing factor, with 225 combined yards and two touchdowns

Containing the NFL's top rushing attack was also key, with James Cook and company registering just eighty-six yards, their lowest of the year and slightly more than fifty percent their 161.5-yard season average

Additionally there were the three critical turnovers, and the two from Josh Allen specifically. An pass caught by defense in the end zone meaning a nine minute possession yielded no points, and his final quarter fumble that Miami turned into seven points just two plays

It was typical 'old Buffalo' as they hurt themselves in the foot, getting into a deficit on defensive side and Josh Allen trying to overcompensate to dig his team out of it - not the calm, controlled, well-balanced Buffalo team we've seen this season

The Dolphins have served up a bit of everything this year so the verdict is uncertain on if this is the start of a trend, but for the Bills they'll need an instant response in a tough game against the Buccaneers in week 11 as the Patriots are quietly moving into a nice lead at the summit of the AFC East

In Focus - New England Identify Route to Surprise Top Seed

Regarding the New England, they're one of three different 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, Denver and the Colts really for dominating the weaker opponents, with just five of their total 24 wins coming against opponents with a positive record - and one example was the Indianapolis defeating the Denver

The Broncos defeated the champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are kings of the fourth-quarter while Indy can rely on Jonathan Taylor, but the Patriots adding Sunday's win in Tampa Bay to their primtime success in Orchard Park appears to be a statement

Their two defeats occurred in recently appointed coach Vrabel's first three games, with seven consecutive wins, just like the Broncos, since then - but taking down Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a bye to prepare was huge

Maye's Most Valuable Player credentials continue to be discussed, and he certainly earns credit for courage after taking some hard tackles in Tampa Bay but hanging in there to guide his side to success

The defense is reliable and first-year running back TreVeyon Henderson burst onto the scene on game day with 147 yards and two exhilerating scores of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - becoming just the fifth ball carrier to exceed 22 miles per hour this season on his initial touchdown

While you can debate who 'the best' is statistically, the Pats should be favorites to finish with the top record thanks to their schedule - which features just one game against a winning team, although a significant contest against the Bills

Visiting the Ravens is challenging too, but the Broncos have it more difficult in the AFC West division with the Kansas City to play twice, the Chargers (who could also challenge for first place but encounter the identical challenge) and additionally the Packers on the fixture list

The Colts also face the Chiefs, and have the Seattle, 49ers and two matchups with the five and four Jaguars to face. There is a considerable distance to go but the opportunity is open for a shock number one position in the AFC

Next Week - Rams & Seahawks Set for Next Week Clash

Both squads with strong arguments to be better than all of the three different 8-2 sides are NFC West opponents the Seahawks and Los Angeles, who each scored forty points to reach 7-2 ahead of next week's Hollywood blockbuster game between the pair in LA

Both have secured four victories in a consecutive games, have signal callers in Stafford and Darnold playing at an high standard (although Sam Darnold had ball security problems on Sunday) with excellent pass catchers, and defenses allowing fewer than twenty points a contest

Each 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 painful defeat in Philadelphia when they had a game-winning kick with the last kick blocked and returned by the Philadelphia for a touchdown

Seattle also lost to San Francisco, with a last-minute score in week one, before losing to the last kick of the contest against the Buccaneers - so they're truly two of the best sides in the league

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

Top Performer - Taylor

Taylor could be on for a record season after his incredible display in Berlin - rushing for 244 yards, scoring three touchdowns and adding an additional forty-two {receiving yards