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The tenth week once more provided excitement, with a major surprise for the Buffalo Bills proving the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' saying that attracts so many fans into the National Football League

That result could have created things up for the Patriots to creep back into a leading position they formerly held, with a remaining games that provides them an edge over their 8-2 competitors

Over in the National Football Conference the Seattle Seahawks and Rams had ideal outcomes to arrange a major confrontation next week, while our player of the week is chasing records as well as the Most Valuable Player award

Analysis - Just a Bad Day for the Bills?

Was it just an emotional letdown from defeating Kansas City last week or something more? That's the question for the Bills to answer

The Buffalo squad had won seven in a consecutive games against the Dolphins but were outperformed from the beginning as the Dolphins ran out 30-13 winners in an eye-opening 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 Miami had ten days to prepare 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 Achane was the devastating difference, with 225 combined yards and two touchdowns

Bottling up the NFL's top running game was crucial too, with James Cook and teammates registering just 86 yards, their fewest of the year and slightly more than fifty percent their 161.5-yard season average

Additionally there were the three critical ball losses, and the pair from Josh Allen specifically. An interception in the scoring area resulting in a nine minute drive produced nothing, and his final quarter fumble that Miami converted to a touchdown just two plays

It was typical 'previous Bills teams' as they shot themselves in the foot, falling into a deficit on defensive side and Allen trying to do too much to dig his team out of it - rather than the calm, controlled, well-balanced Buffalo team we've seen this year

The Dolphins have demonstrated a varied performances this season so the jury's out on if this is the beginning of a trend, but for Buffalo they'll need an immediate bounce-back in a tough game against Tampa Bay next week as the New England are sneaking into a nice lead at the top of the AFC East

Spotlight - New England See Path to Unexpected First Place

Speaking of the Patriots, they're among three 8-2 teams in the NFL, all AFC sides, but are they the top team?

One could pick holes in New England, the Broncos and the Colts actually for feasting on the weaker opponents, with only five of their total 24 victories achieved against teams with a winning record - and one example was the Colts defeating the Broncos

Denver beat the champion Eagles in Philly and are kings of the fourth-quarter while Indianapolis can rely on Taylor, but the Patriots adding Sunday's victory in Tampa Bay to their primtime success in Buffalo seems like a declaration

Their pair of losses occurred in new head coach Vrabel's first three contests, with seven consecutive victories, just like Denver, since then - but taking down Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a week off to prepare was significant

Maye's Most Valuable Player credentials won't go away, and he certainly deserves point for courage after absorbing some savage hits in Tampa but persevering to guide his side to victory

The defensive unit is reliable and first-year rusher TreVeyon Henderson exploded on Sunday with 147 rushing yards and two exciting touchdowns of 55 and 69 yards - becoming just the fifth different ball carrier to exceed 22 miles per hour this year on his initial touchdown

While you can debate who 'the best' is statistically, the Pats should be favorites to end with the best record due to their schedule - which features just one game against a successful opponent, albeit a significant contest against the Bills

Visiting the Ravens is challenging too, but the Broncos have it even tougher in the AFC West division with the Chiefs to play twice, the Los Angeles Chargers (who might also challenge for top seed but encounter the identical challenge) and additionally the Packers on the schedule

The Colts also play the Chiefs, and have the Seahawks, San Francisco and two matchups with the 5-4 Jaguars to contend with. There is a considerable distance to go 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 strong arguments to be better than all of the three eight and two sides are NFC West opponents the Seahawks and Rams, who both scored 40 burgers to go to seven and two before the upcoming major game between the pair in Los Angeles

They've both secured four victories in a consecutive games, have signal callers in Stafford and Sam Darnold performing at an elite level (although Darnold had turnover issues on Sunday) with top receivers, and defensive units allowing fewer than twenty points a contest

Each could realistically be without a loss as too - especially the Rams as their two defeats occurred in overtime against the 49ers and then that agonising loss in Philadelphia when they had a game-winning kick with the last kick blocked and run back by the Eagles for a score

The Seahawks were also defeated to the 49ers, with a last-minute score in the opening week, before losing to the last kick of the game against the Tampa Bay - so they're genuinely two of the top teams in the NFL

The upcoming game on Sunday could be the best of the season so far

Top Performer - Taylor

Taylor might be on for a historic year after his remarkable performance in Germany - rushing for 244 yards, registering three touchdowns and adding another 42 {receiving yards