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The tenth week again delivered, with a major surprise for the Bills proving the 'any given Sunday' saying that draws so many fans into the NFL

That result may have opened opportunities for the Patriots to move back into a leading position they formerly held, with a remaining games that gives them an edge over their 8-2 competitors

Meanwhile in the NFC the Seahawks and Rams had ideal outcomes to arrange a monster clash in week 11, while our top performer is pursuing milestones as well as the MVP award

Analysis - Simply an Off Day for the Bills?

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

The Buffalo squad had secured seven victories in a consecutive games against the Dolphins but were outperformed from the start as the Miami team ran out 30-13 winners in an surprising result - and display

MVP Josh Allen only achieved the squad's initial first down in the third quarter and initial scoring in the final quarter - yes Miami had ten days to prepare but it was nonetheless a massive egg produced by one of the NFL's best offenses

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

Containing the NFL's top rushing attack was crucial too, with James Cook and company registering just 86 yards, their lowest of the season and slightly more than fifty percent their 161.5-yard average

Then there were the three crucial turnovers, and the two from Allen specifically. An interception in the scoring area resulting in a nine-minute drive yielded no points, and his fourth-quarter dropped ball that the Dolphins turned into a touchdown just two plays

It was typical 'previous Bills teams' as they hurt themselves in the foot, falling into a hole on defense and Allen trying to overcompensate to rescue his squad from the situation - rather than the composed, disciplined, well-balanced Bills we've witnessed this season

Miami have demonstrated a varied performances this year so the verdict is uncertain on whether this is the start of something, but for the Bills they'll need an immediate bounce-back in a difficult matchup against Tampa Bay next week as the Patriots are quietly moving into a nice lead at the summit of the American Football Conference East

Spotlight - New England Identify Route to Surprise Top Seed

Speaking of the New England, they're one of three different 8-2 teams in the NFL, all American Football Conference teams, but are they the top team?

You can pick holes in the Patriots, the Broncos and Indianapolis really for feasting on the weaker opponents, with only five of their total twenty-four victories coming against opponents with a winning record - and one example was the Indianapolis beating the Denver

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

Their two defeats occurred in new head coach Vrabel's first three contests, with seven consecutive wins, similar to Denver, since then - but taking down Baker Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a bye to get ready was significant

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

The defense is reliable and first-year rusher Henderson burst onto the scene on game day with 147 rushing yards and two exciting touchdowns of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - becoming just the fifth ball carrier to break 22mph this season on his first score

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

Traveling to the Ravens is also tough, but the Broncos have it more difficult in the AFC West division with the Kansas City to play twice, the Chargers (who might also challenge for first place but face the same problem) and additionally the Packers on the schedule

The Indianapolis also play the Chiefs, and have the Seahawks, San Francisco and two games with the five and four Jacksonville to contend with. There is a long way to travel 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

Two teams with strong arguments to be superior to all of the three different 8-2 teams are NFC West opponents the Seahawks and Rams, who each scored 40 burgers to go to 7-2 ahead of next week's Hollywood blockbuster meeting between the two in Los Angeles

They've both secured four victories in a consecutive games, have signal callers in Stafford and Sam Darnold playing at an elite level (although Sam Darnold had turnover issues on game day) with top receivers, and defensive units allowing under 20 points a contest

Both could realistically be without a loss as too - particularly the Rams as their two defeats occurred in extra time against the San Francisco and then that painful defeat in Philly when they had a potentially winning kick with the final play deflected and run back by the Philadelphia for a touchdown

Seattle also lost to the 49ers, with a late touchdown in week one, before falling to the final play of the contest against the Buccaneers - so they're genuinely two of the best sides in the NFL

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

Player of the Week - Taylor

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