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Week 10 once more provided excitement, with a huge upset for the Buffalo Bills demonstrating the 'any given Sunday' mantra that attracts so many fans into the NFL

This outcome may have opened things up for the Patriots to creep back into a leading position they formerly held, with a schedule that provides them an edge over their 8-2 rivals

Meanwhile in the NFC the Seahawks and Rams had ideal outcomes to set up a major confrontation in week 11, while our player of the week is chasing records as well as the Most Valuable Player award

Analysis - Simply an Off Day for the Bills?

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

The Buffalo squad had secured seven victories in a consecutive games against the Dolphins but were second best from the start as the Dolphins emerged as 30-13 winners in an eye-opening result - and display

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only got the team's opening first down in the third period and initial scoring in the final quarter - yes Miami had 10 days to prepare but it was still a massive egg laid by one of the league's best offenses

Dolphins quarterback Tua threw two scores but running back Achane was the game-changing factor, with 225 total yards and two scores

Containing the league's best running game was crucial too, with Cook and teammates recording just eighty-six yards, their lowest of the season and slightly more than fifty percent their 161.5-yard average

Then there were the three crucial turnovers, and the two from Allen specifically. An pass caught by defense in the scoring area resulting in a nine-minute possession produced nothing, and his final quarter fumble that Miami turned into a touchdown just later

It was classic 'previous Bills teams' as they shot themselves in the foot, getting into a deficit on defense and Josh Allen attempting to do too much to rescue his squad out of it - rather than the calm, controlled, balanced Buffalo team we've witnessed this season

The Dolphins have demonstrated 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 need an instant response in a tough game against Tampa Bay next week as the New England are sneaking into a comfortable advantage at the summit of the AFC East

In Focus - Patriots Identify Route to Surprise Top Seed

Regarding the Patriots, they're among three different 8-2 teams in the league, all American Football Conference sides, but are they the best?

You can find flaws in the Patriots, the Broncos and the Colts actually for feasting on the lesser sides, with only five of their total twenty-four wins coming against opponents with a positive record - and one of those was the Colts beating the Denver

The Broncos beat the reigning champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are masters of the fourth-quarter while Indianapolis can ride Jonathan Taylor, but the New England adding Sunday's victory in Tampa Bay to their primtime win in Orchard Park seems like a declaration

Their pair of losses came in new head coach Mike Vrabel's initial three contests, with seven consecutive wins, similar to Denver, from that point - but taking down Baker Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a bye to prepare was significant

Maye's Most Valuable Player credentials won't go away, and he certainly earns 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 rusher TreVeyon Henderson burst onto the scene on game day with 147 yards and two exhilerating scores of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - establishing himself as just the fifth different ball carrier to break 22mph this year on his first score

While you can debate who 'the best' is statistically, the Pats should be favorites to end with the top record thanks to their remaining opponents - which includes just one game against a winning team, although a significant contest against Buffalo

Visiting Baltimore is challenging too, but Denver have it even tougher in the AFC West with the Chiefs to play twice, the Los Angeles Chargers (who could also compete for first place but encounter the identical challenge) and also the Green Bay on the fixture list

The Indianapolis also face the Chiefs, and have the Seattle, 49ers and two matchups with the five and four Jacksonville to contend with. There's a considerable distance to travel but the door is open for a surprise number one position in the AFC

Coming Up - Rams & Seahawks Prepare for Week 11 Clash

Both squads with strong arguments to be better than all of the three 8-2 sides are National Football Conference West rivals the Seahawks and Rams, who each scored forty points to reach 7-2 before the upcoming Hollywood blockbuster game between the pair in Los Angeles

Both have won four in a consecutive games, have signal callers in Stafford and Sam Darnold playing at an high standard (although Sam Darnold had ball security problems on Sunday) with top receivers, and defensive units giving up under 20 points a contest

Each could realistically be without a loss as well - especially the Rams as their pair of losses occurred in overtime against the 49ers and then that agonising loss in Philadelphia when they had a potentially winning field goal with the last kick deflected and run back by the Philadelphia 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 game against the Buccaneers - so they're genuinely two of the best sides in the NFL

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

Top Performer - Taylor

Jonathan Taylor could be on for a record season after his remarkable performance in Berlin - running for 244 rushing yards, scoring three scores and adding an additional 42 {receiving yards