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

This outcome could have created opportunities for the New England Patriots to move back into a top spot they used to occupy, with a schedule that provides them an edge over their 8-2 competitors

Meanwhile in the NFC the Seattle Seahawks and Rams had perfect results to set up a major confrontation next week, while our top performer is chasing records as well as the MVP award

The Breakdown - Simply an Off Day for Buffalo?

Was it just an emotional letdown from defeating Kansas City last week or a deeper issue? This remains the question for the Bills to answer

The Bills had secured seven victories in a consecutive games against the Dolphins but were second best from the beginning as the Dolphins ran out 30-13 victors in an surprising outcome - and display

MVP Josh Allen only got the squad's opening first down in the third period and first points in the fourth - yes Miami had ten days to get ready but it was nonetheless a massive egg laid by one of the league's top offences

Dolphins quarterback Tua threw two scores but running back Achane was the devastating difference, with 225 total yards and two scores

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

Additionally there were the three critical ball losses, and the two from Josh Allen specifically. An interception in the scoring area meaning a nine minute possession yielded no points, and his fourth-quarter dropped ball that the Dolphins converted to seven points just two plays

It was classic 'previous Bills teams' as they shot themselves in the foot, falling into a deficit on defensive side and Allen trying to do too much to rescue his squad from the situation - not the composed, controlled, well-balanced Buffalo team we've seen this season

Miami have demonstrated a varied performances this year so the verdict is uncertain on whether this is the start of something, but for the Bills they'll require an immediate bounce-back in a difficult matchup against the Buccaneers in week 11 as the New England are quietly moving into a nice lead at the top of the AFC East

In Focus - Patriots See Path to Unexpected First Place

Regarding the Patriots, they're one of three eight and two teams in the NFL, all AFC teams, but could they be the best?

You can pick holes in New England, the Broncos and Indianapolis really for feasting on the weaker opponents, with only five of their combined 24 wins achieved against opponents with a positive record - and one of those was the Indianapolis beating the Denver

Denver beat the reigning champion Eagles in Philly and are kings of the fourth-quarter while Indy can ride Jonathan Taylor, but the New England adding Sunday's win in Tampa to their primtime success in Orchard Park seems like a declaration

Their pair of losses came in recently appointed coach Vrabel's initial three contests, with seven straight victories, similar to the Broncos, from that point - but taking down Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a bye to prepare was huge

Maye's MVP claims won't go away, and he definitely earns point for bravery after taking some hard tackles in Tampa Bay but hanging in there to steer his side to victory

The defense is solid and rookie rusher Henderson burst onto the scene on Sunday with 147 yards and two exhilerating touchdowns of 55 and 69 yards - becoming just the fifth ball carrier to exceed 22mph this year on his first score

While you can debate who 'the best' is statistically, the Pats should be favorites to finish with the best record thanks to their remaining opponents - which features just one game against a successful opponent, albeit a significant contest against the Bills

Traveling to the Ravens is also tough, but the Broncos have it more difficult in the AFC West with the Kansas City to play twice, the Chargers (who might also challenge for first place but face the identical challenge) and also the Packers on the fixture list

The Indianapolis also play the Kansas City, and have the Seahawks, San Francisco and two matchups with the five and four Jacksonville to face. There's a considerable distance to go but the door is open for a shock top seed in the American Football Conference

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

Both squads with strong arguments to be superior to all of the three 8-2 sides are NFC West rivals the Seahawks and Rams, who both put up forty points to reach 7-2 before the upcoming major game between the two in Los Angeles

Both have secured four victories in a consecutive games, have quarterbacks in Matthew Stafford and Darnold performing at an elite level (although Sam Darnold had ball security problems on game day) with top receivers, and defenses allowing under 20 points a contest

Both could realistically be undefeated as well - especially the Los Angeles as their two defeats came in extra time against the 49ers and then that painful defeat in Philly when they had a potentially winning kick with the final play deflected and returned by the Eagles for a score

Seattle were also defeated to San Francisco, with a late touchdown in the opening week, before losing to the final play of the game against the Tampa Bay - so they're truly two of the best sides in the league

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

Player of the Week - Jonathan Taylor

Taylor might be on for a record season after his incredible display in Germany - running for 244 yards, scoring three touchdowns and contributing another 42 {receiving yards