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

This outcome could have created opportunities for the New England Patriots to move back into a top spot they formerly held, with a remaining games that gives them an edge over their eight and two competitors

Meanwhile in the National Football Conference the Seahawks and Rams had perfect results to set up a major confrontation in week 11, while our top performer is chasing records as well as the MVP award

Analysis - Just a Bad Day for Buffalo?

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

The Buffalo squad had secured seven victories in a row against the Dolphins but were outperformed from the start as the Dolphins emerged as 30-13 victors in an eye-opening result - and performance

MVP Josh Allen only got the team's initial first down in the third quarter and first points in the final quarter - admittedly the Dolphins had 10 days to get ready but it was nonetheless a significant failure produced by one of the NFL's best offenses

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

Bottling up the NFL's top rushing attack was also key, with Cook and company registering just 86 yards, their fewest of the year and slightly more than fifty percent their 161.5 yard average

Additionally there were the three critical turnovers, and the pair from Allen in particular. An interception in the scoring area resulting in a nine-minute possession produced nothing, and his fourth-quarter dropped ball that the Dolphins converted to seven points just two plays

It was classic 'old Buffalo' as they hurt themselves in the foot, getting into a deficit on defensive side and Josh Allen trying to do too much to dig his team out of it - rather than the calm, controlled, well-balanced Bills we've seen this season

Miami have demonstrated a bit of everything this year so the verdict is uncertain on whether this is the beginning of something, but for the Bills they'll need an instant response in a difficult matchup against the Buccaneers in week 11 as the Patriots are sneaking into a comfortable advantage at the summit of the AFC East

Spotlight - Patriots Identify Route to Surprise Top Seed

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

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 24 victories coming against teams with a winning record - and one example was the Colts defeating the Broncos

The Broncos defeated the reigning champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are masters of the fourth-quarter while Indianapolis can rely on Jonathan Taylor, but the Patriots adding Sunday's win in Tampa to their prime time win in Buffalo appears to be a statement

Their pair of losses occurred in recently appointed coach Vrabel's initial three games, with seven straight wins, just like Denver, from that point - but defeating Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a bye to get ready was huge

Maye's MVP claims won't go away, and he definitely deserves credit for courage after absorbing some hard tackles in Tampa Bay but persevering to steer his team to victory

The defense is solid and rookie running back Henderson exploded on Sunday with 147 yards and two exciting touchdowns of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - becoming just the fifth different runner to break 22 miles per hour this year on his first score

Although you can argue 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 successful opponent, although a huge one against the Bills

Traveling to Baltimore is also tough, but the Broncos have it even tougher in the AFC West division with the Kansas City to play twice, the Chargers (who might also compete for first place but encounter the identical challenge) and additionally the Packers on the schedule

The Colts also face the Kansas City, and have the Seahawks, San Francisco and two games with the 5-4 Jaguars to face. There is a long way to go but the door is open for a surprise top seed in the American Football Conference

Coming Up - Los Angeles and Seattle Set for Next Week Clash

Both squads with solid claims to be superior to all of the three 8-2 sides are NFC West rivals the Seahawks and Los Angeles, who both put up 40 burgers to reach 7-2 before next week's major game between the pair in Los Angeles

They've both won four in a consecutive games, have signal callers in Matthew Stafford and Darnold playing at an elite level (although Sam Darnold had ball security problems on game day) with top receivers, and defenses giving up under 20 points a game

Each could easily be without a loss as too - particularly the Los Angeles as their two defeats occurred in extra time against the San Francisco and then that agonising loss in Philadelphia when they had a game-winning kick with the final play deflected and returned by the Philadelphia for a score

Seattle also lost to the 49ers, with a late touchdown in the opening week, before losing to the final play of the contest against the Buccaneers - so they are genuinely among the top teams in the NFL

The next matchup on Sunday could be the most exciting of the year so far

Top Performer - Taylor

Taylor could be on for a record season after his incredible display in Berlin - running for 244 yards, scoring three scores and contributing an additional 42 {receiving yards