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The tenth week once more provided excitement, with a major surprise for the Bills demonstrating the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' saying that attracts so many fans into the NFL

This outcome 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 rivals

Meanwhile in the NFC the Seahawks and Rams had ideal outcomes to arrange a major confrontation next week, while our top performer is chasing records as well as the MVP award

Analysis - Just a Bad Day for Buffalo?

Could it simply have been an emotional comedown from beating the Chiefs the previous week or a deeper issue? This remains the question for the Bills to address

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 victors in an eye-opening outcome - and performance

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

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

Containing the NFL's top running game was also key, with Cook and teammates registering just eighty-six yards, their lowest of the year and just over fifty percent their 161.5-yard season average

Then there were the three crucial ball losses, and the two from Allen in particular. An pass caught by defense in the end zone meaning a nine minute drive produced nothing, and his fourth-quarter dropped ball that Miami converted to seven points just two plays

It was typical 'previous Bills teams' as they hurt themselves in the foot, falling into a hole on defense and Josh Allen trying to overcompensate to dig his team from the situation - rather than the calm, controlled, balanced Buffalo team we've witnessed this year

The Dolphins have served up a varied performances this season so the verdict is uncertain on whether this is the beginning of a trend, but for Buffalo they'll require an immediate bounce-back 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

In Focus - Patriots See Path to Surprise Top Seed

Speaking of the New England, they're one of three different eight and two teams in the league, all AFC teams, but could they be the best?

One could find flaws in New England, the Broncos and the Colts actually for dominating the lesser sides, with just five of their total twenty-four victories coming against teams with a winning record - and one of those was the Colts defeating the Broncos

Denver defeated the reigning champion Eagles in Philly and are kings of the final quarter while Indy can rely on Taylor, but the New England adding Sunday's win in Tampa to their primtime win in Buffalo appears to be a statement

Their two defeats came in recently appointed coach Mike Vrabel's first three contests, with seven consecutive victories, similar to Denver, from that point - but defeating Mayfield after the Bucs had a week off to get ready was significant

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

The defense is reliable and first-year running back TreVeyon Henderson burst onto the scene on Sunday with 147 rushing yards and two exciting scores of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - establishing himself as just the fifth runner to break 22 miles per hour this year on his first score

Although you can argue who 'the top team' is technically, the Patriots should be favourites to finish with the top record due to their schedule - which includes just one game against a winning team, albeit a significant contest against the Bills

Visiting Baltimore is challenging too, but Denver have it more difficult in the AFC West with the Chiefs to face two times, the Los Angeles Chargers (who could also challenge for first place but face the same problem) and additionally the Packers on the fixture list

The Indianapolis also play the Chiefs, and have the Seahawks, San Francisco and two matchups with the five and four Jacksonville to contend with. There's a long way to go but the door is available for a shock top seed in the AFC

Coming Up - Rams & Seahawks Prepare for Week 11 Clash

Both squads with solid claims to be superior to all of the three 8-2 sides are NFC West opponents the Seahawks and Los Angeles, who each put up 40 burgers to go to seven and two before next week's Hollywood blockbuster meeting between the pair in Los Angeles

Both have secured four victories in a consecutive games, have quarterbacks in Matthew Stafford and Sam Darnold playing at an elite level (although Sam Darnold had ball security problems on game day) with top receivers, and defenses giving up fewer than twenty points a game

Each could easily be without a loss as too - especially the Rams as their two defeats came in overtime against the 49ers and then that painful defeat in Philly when they had a game-winning kick with the last kick deflected and returned by the Philadelphia for a score

The Seahawks also lost to San Francisco, with a last-minute score in the opening week, before losing to the last kick of the contest against the Tampa Bay - so they're genuinely two of the top teams in the NFL

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

Top Performer - Taylor

Taylor might be on for a historic year after his incredible display in Berlin - rushing for 244 rushing yards, scoring three scores and contributing an additional 42 {receiving yards