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Week 10 again delivered, with a huge upset for the Bills demonstrating the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' saying that attracts so many fans into the NFL

This outcome could have created opportunities for the Patriots to move back into a leading position they formerly held, with a remaining games that provides them an advantage over their eight and two rivals

Meanwhile in the National Football Conference the Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams had perfect results to set up a monster clash next week, while our player of the week is pursuing milestones as well as the MVP award

Analysis - Just a Bad Day for the Bills?

Could it simply have been an emotional letdown from defeating Kansas City the previous week or a deeper issue? This remains the question for the Bills to address

The Buffalo squad had won seven in a consecutive games against Miami but were second best from the start as the Miami team emerged as 30-13 victors in an eye-opening outcome - and display

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

Dolphins quarterback Tua threw two touchdowns but rusher De'Von Achane was the devastating difference, with 225 total yards and two touchdowns

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

Then there were the three crucial ball losses, and the pair from Allen specifically. An interception in the end zone resulting in a nine-minute drive produced nothing, and his final quarter dropped ball that Miami converted to seven points just later

It was typical 'previous Bills teams' as they hurt themselves in the foot, falling into a deficit on defense and Allen attempting to do too much to rescue his squad out of it - rather than the calm, disciplined, well-balanced Bills we've seen this year

The Dolphins have demonstrated a varied performances this year so the verdict is uncertain on whether this is the start of a trend, but for Buffalo they'll require an immediate bounce-back in a tough game against the Buccaneers next week as the Patriots are sneaking into a nice lead at the summit of the American Football Conference East

Spotlight - New England See Path to Unexpected First Place

Regarding the New England, they're one of three 8-2 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 actually for feasting on the lesser sides, with only five of their total twenty-four victories coming against opponents with a winning record - and one example was the Colts beating the Broncos

Denver beat the reigning champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are masters of the fourth-quarter while Indy can rely on Taylor, but the Patriots including Sunday's win in Tampa Bay to their prime time success in Buffalo appears to be a statement

Their pair of losses occurred in recently appointed coach Mike Vrabel's first three games, with seven straight wins, just like Denver, from that point - but defeating Mayfield after the Bucs had a week off to get ready was significant

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

The defense is solid and rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson burst onto the scene on Sunday with 147 rushing yards and two exciting touchdowns of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - establishing himself as just the fifth different ball carrier to break 22 miles per hour this season on his initial touchdown

While you can argue who 'the top team' is statistically, the Patriots should be favorites to finish with the top record thanks to their schedule - which includes just one game against a winning team, although a huge one against Buffalo

Traveling to Baltimore is also tough, but Denver have it more difficult in the AFC West with the Kansas City to play twice, the 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 Seahawks, San Francisco and two matchups with the 5-4 Jaguars to face. There is a considerable distance to travel but the opportunity is open for a shock number one position in the American Football Conference

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

Two teams with solid claims to be superior to all of the three 8-2 teams are National Football Conference West opponents the Seahawks and Rams, who each scored forty points to go to 7-2 before next week's Hollywood blockbuster game between the pair in Los Angeles

They've both won four in a row, have quarterbacks in Stafford and Sam Darnold performing at an elite level (although Sam Darnold had ball security problems on Sunday) with top receivers, and defensive units giving up fewer than twenty points a game

Both could easily 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 Philly when they had a potentially winning field goal with the final play blocked and run back by the Philadelphia for a score

The Seahawks were also defeated to the 49ers, with a late touchdown in week one, before losing to the last kick of the contest against the Buccaneers - so they are truly two of the best sides in the NFL

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

Player of the Week - Taylor

Jonathan Taylor could be on for a historic year after his incredible display in Germany - rushing for 244 yards, registering three touchdowns and adding another 42 {receiving yards