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The tenth week once more provided excitement, with a major surprise for the Bills demonstrating the 'any given Sunday' saying that draws so many fans into the National Football League

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 advantage over their 8-2 competitors

Meanwhile in the NFC the Seattle Seahawks and Rams had perfect results to arrange a monster clash in week 11, while our player of the week is chasing records as well as the MVP award

The Breakdown - Simply an Off Day for Buffalo?

Could it simply have been an emotional letdown from defeating Kansas City the previous week or something more? This remains the question for the Bills to address

The Bills had won seven in a row against Miami but were outperformed from the beginning as the Dolphins emerged as 30-13 winners in an surprising result - and display

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only achieved the squad's opening first down in the third quarter and first points in the final quarter - yes Miami had ten days to get ready but it was still a massive egg laid by one of the NFL's top offences

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

Containing the league's best rushing attack was crucial too, with James Cook and company recording just 86 yards, their fewest of the season and just over fifty percent their 161.5-yard season average

Additionally there were the three critical ball losses, and the pair from Allen specifically. An pass caught by defense in the scoring area resulting in a nine-minute possession yielded no points, and his fourth-quarter fumble that Miami converted to a touchdown just two plays

It was classic 'old Buffalo' as they shot themselves in the foot, falling into a deficit on defense and Josh Allen trying to overcompensate to rescue his squad from the situation - rather than the calm, controlled, well-balanced Bills we've witnessed this year

Miami have served up 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 difficult matchup against the Buccaneers in week 11 as the New England are quietly moving into a comfortable advantage at the summit of the American Football Conference East

In Focus - Patriots Identify Route to Surprise Top Seed

Speaking of 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?

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

The Broncos defeated the champion Eagles in Philly and are masters of the final quarter while Indianapolis can ride Jonathan Taylor, but the Patriots adding Sunday's victory in Tampa to their prime time win in Orchard Park appears to be a statement

Their pair of losses occurred in recently appointed coach Vrabel's initial three contests, with seven consecutive wins, just like Denver, from that point - but taking down Baker Mayfield after the Bucs had a bye to get ready was significant

Maye's Most Valuable Player credentials continue to be discussed, and he certainly deserves credit for courage after taking some hard tackles in Tampa but hanging in there to guide his team to success

The defensive unit is solid and rookie rusher Henderson burst onto the scene on Sunday with 147 rushing yards and two exhilerating touchdowns 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 best' is statistically, the Pats should be favourites to finish with the top record due to their remaining opponents - which includes just one game against a successful opponent, although a significant contest against Buffalo

Visiting the Ravens is also tough, but Denver have it even tougher in the AFC West with the Kansas City to play twice, the Chargers (who might also compete for first place but face the same problem) and additionally the Green Bay on the schedule

The Indianapolis also face the Chiefs, and have the Seahawks, 49ers and two games with the 5-4 Jaguars to contend with. There is a long way to go but the door is open for a surprise top seed in the AFC

Coming Up - Rams & Seahawks Prepare for Next Week Clash

Both squads with solid claims to be better than all of the three 8-2 teams are National Football Conference West opponents the Seahawks and Rams, who both scored 40 burgers to reach seven and two ahead of next week's major meeting between the pair in Los Angeles

They've both won four in a consecutive games, have signal callers in Stafford and Sam Darnold performing at an elite level (although Sam Darnold had ball security problems on Sunday) with top receivers, and defenses allowing under 20 points a game

Each could realistically be undefeated as too - particularly the Los Angeles as their two defeats came in extra time against the 49ers and then that painful defeat in Philly when they had a potentially winning kick with the last kick blocked and run back by the Eagles for a touchdown

The Seahawks also lost to San Francisco, with a last-minute score in the opening week, before losing to the final play of the contest against the Buccaneers - so they are genuinely two of the top teams in the league

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

Player of the Week - Jonathan Taylor

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