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Week 10 once more provided excitement, with a huge upset for the Bills demonstrating the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' mantra that draws so many people into the National Football League

This outcome may have opened opportunities for the Patriots to move back into a top spot they used to occupy, with a remaining games that provides them an advantage over their 8-2 rivals

Meanwhile in the National Football Conference the Seahawks and Rams had ideal outcomes to arrange a monster clash next week, while our top performer is pursuing milestones as well as the MVP 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 a deeper issue? This remains the question for the Buffalo team to answer

The Bills had secured seven victories in a row against the Dolphins but were second best from the start as the Miami team emerged as 30-13 winners in an surprising outcome - and performance

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only got the team's opening first down in the third period and first points in the fourth - yes the Dolphins had ten days to prepare but it was nonetheless a significant failure produced by one of the league's top offences

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

Containing the league's best running game was crucial too, with James Cook and company registering just eighty-six yards, their fewest of the year and slightly more than fifty percent their 161.5 yard average

Additionally there were the three crucial turnovers, and the two from Josh Allen in particular. An interception in the end zone resulting in a nine minute drive yielded no points, and his final quarter fumble that Miami turned into a touchdown just later

It was classic 'previous Bills teams' as they hurt 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, disciplined, well-balanced Bills we've seen this year

The Dolphins have served up a bit of everything this season so the jury's out on if this is the start of something, but for Buffalo they'll need an immediate bounce-back in a difficult matchup against Tampa Bay next week as the New England are quietly moving into a comfortable advantage at the summit of the American Football Conference East

In Focus - New England Identify Route to Surprise Top Seed

Speaking of the Patriots, they're one of three different eight and two squads in the NFL, all American Football Conference teams, but are they the best?

One could find flaws in New England, Denver and the Colts really for dominating the weaker opponents, with just five of their total twenty-four wins achieved against teams with a positive record - and one example was the Indianapolis beating the Broncos

Denver defeated the champion Eagles in Philly and are masters of the final quarter while Indy can ride Taylor, but the New England including Sunday's win in Tampa to their prime time success in Buffalo appears to be a statement

Their pair of losses occurred in recently appointed coach Vrabel's initial three games, with seven straight victories, similar to Denver, since then - but defeating Baker Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a bye to prepare was huge

Maye's Most Valuable Player credentials won't go away, and he certainly deserves credit for bravery after taking some hard tackles in Tampa Bay but persevering to guide his team to victory

The defense is reliable and first-year running back TreVeyon Henderson exploded on Sunday with 147 rushing yards and two exhilerating scores of 55 and 69 yards - establishing himself as just the fifth different runner to break 22mph this year on his initial touchdown

Although 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 features just one game against a successful opponent, albeit a significant contest against Buffalo

Visiting the Ravens is also tough, but the Broncos have it more difficult in the AFC West division with the Kansas City to face two times, the Los Angeles Chargers (who could also challenge for top seed but encounter the identical challenge) and additionally the Green Bay on the schedule

The Colts also play the Kansas City, and have the Seattle, San Francisco and two matchups with the 5-4 Jaguars to face. There is a considerable distance to travel but the opportunity is available for a shock top seed in the American Football Conference

Next Week - Rams & Seahawks Set for Next Week Clash

Both squads with solid claims to be better than all of the three 8-2 sides are NFC West rivals the Seahawks and Rams, who both scored forty points to go to 7-2 ahead of the upcoming major game between the two in LA

Both have secured four victories in a row, have signal callers in Matthew Stafford and Darnold playing at an elite level (although Sam Darnold had ball security problems on game day) with excellent pass catchers, and defenses allowing under 20 points a contest

Each could realistically be undefeated as too - especially the Rams as their pair of losses occurred in extra time against the 49ers and then that agonising loss in Philadelphia when they had a game-winning kick with the final play blocked and returned by the Philadelphia for a score

Seattle also lost to San Francisco, with a late touchdown in week one, before falling to the last kick of the contest against the Buccaneers - so they are truly two of the best sides in the NFL

The upcoming game on Sunday could be the most exciting of the year so far

Top Performer - Jonathan Taylor

Jonathan Taylor could be on for a record season after his incredible display in Germany - rushing for 244 yards, scoring three touchdowns and contributing an additional 42 {receiving yards