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The tenth week again delivered, with a major surprise for the Buffalo Bills proving the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' mantra that draws so many people into the NFL

This outcome could have created things up for the New England Patriots to move back into a leading position they used to occupy, with a schedule that provides them an edge over their eight and two rivals

Meanwhile 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 pursuing milestones as well as the Most Valuable Player award

Analysis - Simply an Off Day for the Bills?

Was it just an emotional letdown from defeating Kansas City the previous week or something more? This remains the question for the Bills to answer

The Bills had secured seven victories in a consecutive games against the Dolphins but were outperformed from the start as the Dolphins emerged as 30-13 victors in an surprising result - and display

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

Tua Tagovailoa passed for two touchdowns but running back Achane was the devastating difference, with 225 total yards and two scores

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

Additionally there were the three crucial ball losses, and the two from Josh Allen specifically. An pass caught by defense in the scoring area resulting in a nine-minute possession produced nothing, and his fourth-quarter fumble that the Dolphins converted to a touchdown just later

It was typical 'previous Bills teams' as they hurt themselves in the foot, falling into a deficit on defensive side and Josh Allen attempting to do too much to dig his team from the situation - rather than the calm, disciplined, balanced Bills we've witnessed this season

The Dolphins have demonstrated a varied performances this season so the jury's out on whether this is the start of something, but for the Bills they'll require an immediate bounce-back in a tough game against Tampa Bay next week as the New England are sneaking into a comfortable advantage at the summit of the American Football Conference East

In Focus - New England Identify Route to Surprise Top Seed

Regarding the Patriots, they're among three eight and two squads in the NFL, all American Football Conference teams, but could they be the top team?

You can pick holes in the Patriots, Denver and Indianapolis actually for dominating the weaker opponents, with just five of their total twenty-four victories achieved against opponents with a positive record - and one of those was the Indianapolis beating the Broncos

The Broncos beat the reigning champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are masters of the final quarter while Indianapolis can rely on Jonathan Taylor, but the New England adding Sunday's win in Tampa to their primtime success in Orchard Park seems like a statement

Their two defeats came in new head coach Vrabel's first three contests, with seven straight victories, just like Denver, since then - but taking down Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a bye to get ready was huge

Drake Maye's MVP claims continue to be discussed, and he definitely deserves point for bravery after absorbing some savage hits in Tampa Bay but hanging in there to guide his team to success

The defense is reliable and rookie running back Henderson burst onto the scene on Sunday with 147 rushing yards and two exciting scores of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - establishing himself as just the fifth different runner to break 22mph this season on his first score

While you can debate who 'the top team' is technically, the Patriots should be favourites to end with the best record thanks to their remaining opponents - which features just a single matchup against a winning team, although a significant contest against Buffalo

Traveling to the Ravens is challenging too, but the Broncos have it even tougher in the AFC West division with the Chiefs to play twice, the Chargers (who could also challenge for first place but encounter the same problem) and additionally the Packers on the schedule

The Indianapolis also play the Kansas City, and have the Seattle, 49ers and two matchups with the five and four Jaguars to contend with. There is a considerable distance to travel but the opportunity is available 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 8-2 sides are NFC West opponents the Seahawks and Los Angeles, who both put up 40 burgers to reach 7-2 ahead of next week's major meeting between the two in LA

Both have won four in a consecutive games, have signal callers in Matthew Stafford and Sam Darnold playing at an high standard (although Sam Darnold had turnover issues on Sunday) with top receivers, and defenses giving up fewer than twenty points a game

Each could easily be undefeated as too - particularly the Rams as their two defeats came in extra time against the San Francisco and then that agonising loss in Philly when they had a game-winning field goal with the last kick deflected and run back 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 Tampa Bay - so they are truly among the best sides in the NFL

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

Player of the Week - Jonathan Taylor

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