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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 attracts so many fans into the NFL

That result may have opened opportunities for the Patriots to creep back into a leading position they formerly held, with a schedule that gives them an advantage over their 8-2 competitors

Meanwhile in the NFC the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams had perfect results to arrange a major confrontation next week, while our top performer is pursuing milestones as well as the MVP award

Analysis - Just a Bad Day for Buffalo?

Was it just an emotional comedown from defeating Kansas City the previous week or a deeper issue? This remains the question for the Buffalo team to address

The Bills had secured seven victories in a row against the Dolphins but were outperformed from the beginning as the Dolphins emerged as 30-13 victors in an surprising result - and performance

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only achieved the team's opening first down in the third period and initial scoring in the fourth - yes the Dolphins had ten days to prepare but it was still a significant failure produced by one of the league's best offenses

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

Containing the NFL's top rushing attack was crucial too, with James Cook and teammates recording just 86 yards, their fewest of the year and just over fifty percent their 161.5-yard average

Additionally there were the three crucial turnovers, and the pair from Allen in particular. An pass caught by defense in the end zone meaning a nine-minute possession yielded no points, and his fourth-quarter dropped ball that Miami converted to seven points just two plays

It was classic 'previous Bills teams' as they hurt themselves in the foot, falling into a deficit on defense and Allen attempting to overcompensate to rescue his squad from the situation - rather than the composed, controlled, well-balanced Bills we've seen this year

The Dolphins have demonstrated a bit of everything this season so the jury's out 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 Patriots are sneaking into a comfortable advantage at the top of the AFC East

In Focus - New England Identify Route to Surprise Top Seed

Speaking of the New England, they're among three eight and two squads in the NFL, all AFC teams, but could they be the top team?

One could find flaws in New England, Denver and the Colts really for feasting on the lesser sides, with just five of their total twenty-four wins achieved against teams with a positive record - and one of those was the Colts defeating the Denver

The Broncos beat the champion Eagles in Philly and are kings of the final 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 occurred in new head coach Mike Vrabel's initial three contests, with seven consecutive victories, just like the Broncos, since then - but taking down Baker Mayfield after the Bucs had a bye to prepare was significant

Drake Maye's MVP claims won't go away, and he certainly earns point for courage after taking some hard tackles in Tampa Bay but persevering to guide his side to victory

The defensive unit is reliable and first-year rusher TreVeyon Henderson burst onto the scene on Sunday with 147 yards and two exhilerating touchdowns of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - becoming just the fifth different runner to break 22mph this year on his first score

Although you can debate who 'the best' is technically, the Patriots should be favourites to finish with the top record due to their remaining opponents - which features just one game against a successful opponent, albeit a significant contest against Buffalo

Visiting Baltimore is also tough, but the Broncos have it more difficult in the AFC West with the Kansas City to face two times, 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 Kansas City, and have the Seattle, 49ers and two games with the five and four Jaguars to face. There is a considerable distance to travel but the opportunity is open for a shock top seed in the AFC

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

Two teams with strong arguments to be superior to all of the three different eight and two teams are National Football Conference West opponents the Seattle and Los Angeles, who both scored 40 burgers to go to 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 quarterbacks in Stafford and Sam Darnold performing at an high standard (although Sam Darnold had ball security problems on Sunday) with top receivers, and defensive units allowing under 20 points a contest

Both could easily be undefeated as too - particularly the Rams as their two defeats occurred in extra time against the 49ers and then that painful defeat in Philadelphia when they had a potentially winning field goal with the last kick deflected and run back by the Eagles for a score

Seattle 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 Tampa Bay - so they are genuinely two of the best sides in the league

The upcoming game on Sunday could be the best of the season to date

Top Performer - Taylor

Jonathan Taylor might be on for a historic year after his remarkable performance in Germany - running for 244 rushing yards, scoring three touchdowns and adding another forty-two {receiving yards