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Week 10 once more provided excitement, with a huge upset for the Buffalo Bills proving the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' saying that draws so many fans into the NFL

This outcome may have opened things up for the Patriots to creep back into a top spot they formerly held, with a schedule that gives them an edge over their 8-2 rivals

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

The Breakdown - Just a Bad Day for Buffalo?

Was it just an emotional letdown from defeating Kansas City the previous week or a deeper issue? That's the question for the Bills to answer

The Bills had secured seven victories in a row against the Dolphins but were outperformed from the beginning as the Dolphins ran out 30-13 victors in an eye-opening result - and display

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only achieved the squad's opening first down in the third period and initial scoring in the fourth - admittedly Miami had 10 days to prepare but it was still a massive egg laid by one of the NFL's best offenses

Dolphins quarterback Tua threw two scores but rusher Achane was the devastating difference, with 225 combined yards and two scores

Bottling up the NFL's top rushing attack was crucial too, with James Cook and teammates recording just 86 yards, their fewest of the season and just over fifty percent their 161.5 yard season average

Then there were the three crucial ball losses, and the pair from Josh Allen in particular. An pass caught by defense in the end zone resulting in a nine minute possession produced nothing, and his fourth-quarter fumble that the Dolphins turned into seven points just later

It was typical 'old Buffalo' as they hurt themselves in the foot, falling into a hole on defensive side and Allen trying to overcompensate to rescue his squad out of it - rather than the calm, controlled, well-balanced Buffalo team we've seen this season

Miami have served up a varied performances this year so the verdict is uncertain on if this is the start of something, but for Buffalo they'll require an instant response in a tough game against Tampa Bay next week as the Patriots are quietly moving into a comfortable advantage at the summit of the American Football Conference East

In Focus - Patriots Identify Route to Unexpected First Place

Regarding the New England, they're among three eight and two teams in the NFL, all AFC teams, but are they the best?

You can find flaws in New England, the Broncos and the Colts actually for dominating the weaker opponents, with only five of their total 24 victories coming against opponents with a winning record - and one example was the Indianapolis beating the Broncos

The Broncos beat the reigning champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are kings of the fourth-quarter while Indy can ride Taylor, but the Patriots including Sunday's win in Tampa Bay to their primtime success in Orchard Park appears to be a statement

Their two defeats came in new head coach Mike Vrabel's first three contests, with seven consecutive victories, similar to the Broncos, from that point - but defeating Baker Mayfield after the Bucs had a week off to get ready was huge

Maye's Most Valuable Player credentials won't go away, and he definitely earns point for bravery after taking some hard tackles in Tampa Bay but hanging in there to guide his side to victory

The defensive unit is reliable and rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson burst onto the scene on Sunday with 147 rushing yards and two exhilerating scores of 55 and 69 yards - becoming just the fifth ball carrier to break 22mph this year on his first score

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

Traveling to Baltimore is also tough, 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 compete for top seed but face the identical challenge) and also the Packers on the schedule

The Colts also face the Kansas City, and have the Seattle, 49ers and two games with the 5-4 Jacksonville to face. There is a considerable distance to go but the door is available for a surprise number one position in the American Football Conference

Coming Up - Rams & Seahawks Set for Week 11 Showdown

Both squads with strong arguments to be superior to all of the three eight and two teams are National Football Conference West opponents the Seahawks and Los Angeles, who both put up 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 consecutive games, have signal callers in Stafford and Darnold performing at an elite level (although Sam Darnold had ball security problems on Sunday) with excellent pass catchers, and defenses allowing fewer than twenty points a contest

Both could easily be undefeated as too - particularly the Rams as their two defeats came in extra time against the San Francisco and then that painful defeat in Philly when they had a potentially winning field goal with the final play blocked and returned by the Eagles for a touchdown

The Seahawks were also defeated to the 49ers, with a last-minute score in the opening week, before falling to the final play of the game against the Buccaneers - so they're truly among the best sides in the NFL

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

Player of the Week - Taylor

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