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Week 10 again delivered, with a huge upset for the Buffalo Bills proving the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' saying that draws so many people into the National Football League

This outcome could have created things up for the Patriots to move back into a leading position they used to occupy, with a schedule that gives them an advantage over their 8-2 rivals

Over in the NFC the Seahawks and Rams had perfect results to arrange a monster clash next week, while our top performer is pursuing milestones as well as the Most Valuable Player award

Analysis - Simply an Off Day for Buffalo?

Was it just an emotional comedown from defeating Kansas City the previous week or a deeper issue? This remains the question for the Buffalo team to answer

The Bills had secured seven victories in a consecutive games against Miami but were second best from the start as the Miami team ran out 30-13 winners 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 the Dolphins had 10 days to get ready but it was still a massive egg produced by one of the league's top offences

Dolphins quarterback Tua passed for two scores but running back De'Von Achane was the devastating difference, with 225 total yards and two touchdowns

Containing the NFL's top rushing attack was also key, with James Cook and company recording just 86 yards, their lowest of the season and just over half their 161.5 yard average

Additionally there were the three critical turnovers, and the two from Allen specifically. An interception in the end zone resulting in a nine minute drive produced nothing, and his fourth-quarter dropped ball that Miami converted to seven points just two plays

It was typical 'previous Bills teams' as they hurt themselves in the foot, falling into a deficit on defense and Josh Allen trying to do too much to rescue his squad out of it - rather than the calm, controlled, well-balanced Bills we've seen this year

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 tough game against the Buccaneers next week as the New England are quietly moving into a comfortable advantage at the summit of the AFC East

In Focus - Patriots See Path to Surprise Top Seed

Regarding the New England, they're one of three different eight and two squads in the NFL, all AFC sides, but are they the best?

One could find flaws in the Patriots, Denver and the Colts actually for dominating the weaker opponents, with just five of their total twenty-four victories coming against opponents with a winning record - and one example was the Colts beating the Denver

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

Their pair of losses came in new head coach Mike Vrabel's first three contests, with seven consecutive wins, similar to the Broncos, from that point - but taking down Baker Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a week off to get ready was huge

Drake Maye's Most Valuable Player credentials won't go away, and he definitely earns credit for bravery after taking some hard tackles in Tampa but hanging in there to steer 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 touchdowns of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - establishing himself as just the fifth runner to break 22mph this year on his first score

Although you can argue who 'the best' is technically, the Patriots should be favorites to end with the top record due to their remaining opponents - which features just a single matchup against a successful opponent, although a huge one against the Bills

Traveling to the Ravens is challenging too, but Denver have it more difficult in the AFC West division with the Chiefs to play twice, the Chargers (who might also challenge for top seed but face the same problem) and also the Packers on the schedule

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

Coming Up - Los Angeles and Seattle Prepare for Next Week 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 Seattle and Rams, who each scored 40 burgers to reach 7-2 before next week's major meeting between the two in LA

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

Both could realistically be without a loss as well - especially the Rams as their pair of losses came in overtime against the San Francisco and then that painful defeat in Philly when they had a potentially winning kick with the last kick deflected and returned by the Philadelphia for a score

Seattle also lost to San Francisco, with a late touchdown in the opening week, before losing to the last kick of the contest against the Buccaneers - so they're truly among the best sides in the league

The upcoming game on Sunday could be the best of the season to date

Top Performer - Taylor

Taylor could be on for a record season after his remarkable performance in Berlin - rushing for 244 yards, scoring three touchdowns and adding another 42 {receiving yards