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The tenth week once more provided excitement, with a huge upset for the Buffalo Bills demonstrating the 'any given Sunday' saying that attracts so many fans into the NFL

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

Meanwhile in the NFC the Seahawks and Rams had perfect results to set up a monster clash in week 11, while our top performer is pursuing milestones as well as the Most Valuable Player award

Analysis - Simply an Off Day for Buffalo?

Was it just an emotional comedown from defeating Kansas City last week or a deeper issue? This remains the question for the Bills to answer

The Buffalo squad had secured seven victories in a row against the Dolphins but were second best from the beginning as the Miami team emerged as 30-13 victors in an eye-opening outcome - and display

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only achieved the squad's initial first down in the third quarter and initial scoring in the final quarter - yes the Dolphins had 10 days to get ready but it was nonetheless a significant failure laid by one of the NFL's top offences

Dolphins quarterback Tua threw two touchdowns but running back Achane was the devastating difference, with 225 total yards and two touchdowns

Containing the NFL's top running game was crucial too, with James Cook and teammates registering just eighty-six yards, their fewest of the season and just over half their 161.5 yard season average

Then there were the three critical turnovers, and the pair from Josh Allen specifically. An interception in the scoring area meaning a nine-minute drive yielded no points, and his fourth-quarter fumble that Miami converted to seven points just later

It was typical 'old Buffalo' as they hurt themselves in the foot, falling into a deficit on defensive side and Josh Allen trying to do too much to rescue his squad from the situation - rather than the calm, disciplined, well-balanced Buffalo team we've witnessed this season

Miami have served up a varied performances this year so the jury's out on if this is the beginning of something, but for Buffalo they'll need an instant response in a tough game against Tampa Bay in week 11 as the Patriots are quietly moving into a nice lead at the top of the AFC East

In Focus - Patriots Identify Route to Unexpected First Place

Regarding the Patriots, they're among three different 8-2 squads in the NFL, all American Football Conference sides, but could they be the best?

One could pick holes in New England, Denver and the Colts actually for dominating the weaker opponents, with only five of their total 24 wins achieved against opponents with a winning record - and one example was the Indianapolis defeating the Denver

The Broncos defeated the champion Eagles in Philly and are masters of the final quarter while Indianapolis can rely on Jonathan Taylor, but the New England including Sunday's victory in Tampa to their prime time win in Buffalo seems like a declaration

Their pair of losses occurred in new head coach Mike Vrabel's first three games, with seven straight victories, just like the Broncos, from that point - but taking down Baker Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a bye to get ready was huge

Drake Maye's MVP claims continue to be discussed, and he certainly earns point for bravery after taking some hard tackles in Tampa but hanging in there to steer his team to victory

The defense is reliable and rookie running back Henderson burst onto the scene on game day with 147 rushing yards and two exhilerating touchdowns of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - becoming just the fifth ball carrier to break 22 miles per hour this season on his first score

Although you can argue who 'the best' is statistically, the Patriots should be favourites to finish with the best record thanks to their remaining opponents - which features just a single matchup against a winning team, although a significant contest against Buffalo

Visiting Baltimore is challenging too, but the Broncos have it more difficult in the AFC West division with the Kansas City to face two times, the Chargers (who might also challenge for top seed but encounter the identical challenge) and also the Packers on the fixture list

The Indianapolis also play the Kansas City, and have the Seahawks, 49ers and two matchups with the 5-4 Jaguars to face. There is a long way to travel but the door is available for a surprise top seed in the American Football Conference

Next Week - Rams & Seahawks Prepare for Next Week Clash

Both squads with strong arguments to be better than all of the three different eight and two sides are NFC West opponents the Seahawks and Rams, who both scored 40 burgers to reach seven and two before the upcoming major meeting between the pair in LA

Both have won four in a consecutive games, have signal callers in Matthew Stafford and Darnold performing at an high standard (although Darnold had turnover issues on Sunday) with excellent pass catchers, and defenses allowing under 20 points a game

Both could realistically be without a loss as too - especially the Rams as their pair of losses occurred in overtime against the 49ers and then that painful defeat in Philadelphia when they had a game-winning field goal with the final play blocked and returned by the Philadelphia for a touchdown

The Seahawks also lost to San Francisco, with a late touchdown in the opening week, before losing to the final play of the game against the Tampa Bay - so they're genuinely two of the best sides in the NFL

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

Player of the Week - Taylor

Taylor might be on for a record season after his remarkable performance in Berlin - rushing for 244 rushing yards, registering three scores and contributing another forty-two {receiving yards