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The tenth week once more provided excitement, with a huge upset for the Buffalo Bills demonstrating the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' saying that draws 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 provides them an edge over their 8-2 rivals

Over in the National Football Conference the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams had ideal outcomes to set up a monster clash in week 11, while our top performer is chasing records as well as the Most Valuable Player award

The Breakdown - Simply an Off Day for the Bills?

Could it simply have been an emotional letdown from beating the Chiefs the previous week or something more? That's the question for the Buffalo team to address

The Buffalo squad had secured seven victories in a row against the Dolphins but were second best from the beginning as the Dolphins ran out 30-13 victors in an surprising result - and display

MVP Josh Allen only achieved the squad's initial first down in the third period and first points in the fourth - yes the Dolphins had 10 days to get ready but it was nonetheless a massive egg produced by one of the league's best offenses

Dolphins quarterback Tua passed for two touchdowns but rusher De'Von Achane was the game-changing factor, with 225 combined yards and two touchdowns

Containing the league's best running game was also key, with James Cook and company recording just 86 yards, their lowest of the year and slightly more than fifty percent their 161.5-yard average

Additionally there were the three crucial ball losses, and the pair from Josh Allen specifically. An interception in the scoring area meaning a nine minute possession produced nothing, and his fourth-quarter fumble that the Dolphins turned into seven points just two plays

It was typical 'old Buffalo' as they shot themselves in the foot, getting into a deficit on defense and Allen trying to do too much to dig his team from the situation - not the composed, disciplined, balanced Bills we've seen this season

Miami have demonstrated a bit of everything this season so the verdict is uncertain on if this is the start of a trend, but for the Bills they'll require an instant response in a tough game against the Buccaneers in week 11 as the Patriots are sneaking into a nice lead at the top of the American Football Conference East

Spotlight - New England See Path to Surprise Top Seed

Regarding the New England, they're one of three eight and two squads in the league, all American Football Conference teams, but could they be the top team?

You can find flaws in the Patriots, the Broncos and Indianapolis really for feasting on the lesser sides, with only five of their total 24 victories coming against opponents with a positive record - and one example was the Colts defeating the Broncos

Denver beat the reigning champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are kings of the final quarter while Indy can rely on Jonathan Taylor, but the New England including Sunday's victory in Tampa Bay to their prime time success in Buffalo seems like a statement

Their pair of losses came in new head coach Mike Vrabel's first three games, with seven straight victories, just like the Broncos, since then - but defeating Baker Mayfield after the Bucs had a bye to prepare was significant

Drake Maye's Most Valuable Player credentials continue to be discussed, and he definitely earns point for courage after taking some hard tackles in Tampa Bay but hanging in there to steer his side to success

The defensive unit is reliable and first-year running back TreVeyon Henderson burst onto the scene on game day with 147 rushing yards and two exciting scores of 55 and 69 yards - becoming just the fifth ball carrier to exceed 22mph this year on his initial touchdown

Although you can debate who 'the best' is technically, the Pats should be favourites to end with the top record thanks to their schedule - which includes just one game against a winning team, albeit a huge one against Buffalo

Traveling to Baltimore is also tough, but Denver have it more difficult in the AFC West with the Chiefs to face two times, the Los Angeles Chargers (who could also challenge for first place but encounter the same problem) and also the Packers on the schedule

The Colts also play the Kansas City, and have the Seahawks, 49ers and two matchups with the 5-4 Jacksonville to face. 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 - Rams & Seahawks Prepare for Week 11 Clash

Two teams with solid claims to be better than all of the three different eight and two teams are NFC West opponents the Seattle and Rams, who both scored 40 burgers to go to 7-2 before next week's major game between the two in LA

Both have won four in a consecutive games, have signal callers in Stafford and Darnold performing at an elite level (although Darnold had turnover issues on Sunday) with top receivers, and defenses giving up under 20 points a contest

Each could realistically be undefeated as too - especially the Los Angeles as their two defeats came in overtime against the 49ers and then that painful defeat in Philadelphia when they had a potentially winning field goal with the final play blocked and returned by the Eagles for a score

The Seahawks also lost to the 49ers, with a last-minute score in week one, before falling to the final play of the game against the Tampa Bay - so they are genuinely among the top teams in the NFL

The next matchup on Sunday could be the most exciting of the year to date

Player of the Week - Taylor

Jonathan Taylor could be on for a record season after his incredible display in Germany - rushing for 244 yards, registering three touchdowns and contributing another forty-two {receiving yards