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The tenth week again delivered, with a huge upset for the Buffalo Bills proving the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' mantra that attracts 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 schedule that gives them an edge over their eight and two competitors

Over in the National Football Conference the Seahawks and Rams had ideal outcomes to arrange a major confrontation next week, while our player of the week is pursuing milestones as well as the MVP award

Analysis - Simply an Off Day for the Bills?

Was it just an emotional letdown from defeating Kansas City last week or something more? This remains the question for the Buffalo team to address

The Bills had won seven in a row against the Dolphins but were outperformed from the start as the Dolphins ran out 30-13 victors in an eye-opening result - and display

MVP Josh Allen only got the squad's initial first down in the third period and initial scoring in the fourth - yes Miami had 10 days to get ready but it was still a significant failure laid by one of the NFL's top offences

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

Bottling up the NFL's top running game was crucial too, with Cook and teammates registering just 86 yards, their lowest of the season and slightly more than fifty percent their 161.5 yard season average

Then there were the three critical turnovers, and the pair from Josh Allen in particular. An pass caught by defense in the scoring area meaning a nine minute possession produced nothing, and his final quarter dropped ball that the Dolphins converted to seven points just two plays

It was typical 'old Buffalo' as they shot themselves in the foot, falling into a hole on defense and Josh Allen attempting to overcompensate to rescue his squad from the situation - rather than the composed, disciplined, balanced Bills we've witnessed this season

Miami have served up a bit of everything this season so the verdict is uncertain on if this is the beginning of something, but for Buffalo they'll require an immediate bounce-back in a difficult matchup against the Buccaneers in week 11 as the New England are sneaking into a nice lead at the top of the American Football Conference East

In Focus - Patriots See Path to Surprise Top Seed

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

You can pick holes in New England, Denver and the Colts really for feasting on the weaker opponents, with only five of their combined 24 victories achieved against teams with a positive record - and one example was the Colts defeating the Broncos

Denver beat the champion Eagles in Philly and are masters of the final quarter while Indianapolis can ride Taylor, but the New England adding Sunday's victory in Tampa Bay to their prime time success in Orchard Park seems like a declaration

Their pair of losses came in new head coach Vrabel's initial three games, with seven consecutive wins, just like Denver, from that point - but defeating Baker Mayfield after the Bucs had a bye to get ready was significant

Maye's MVP claims won't go away, and he certainly earns credit for bravery after absorbing some hard tackles in Tampa but persevering to guide his team to victory

The defensive unit is solid and rookie rusher TreVeyon Henderson exploded on Sunday with 147 yards and two exhilerating scores of 55 and 69 yards - becoming just the fifth different ball carrier to break 22 miles per hour this year on his first score

Although you can debate who 'the top team' is statistically, the Patriots should be favourites to end with the best record due to their remaining opponents - which includes just a single matchup against a successful opponent, although a huge one against the Bills

Visiting the Ravens is also tough, but Denver have it more difficult in the AFC West division with the Chiefs to play twice, the Chargers (who might also challenge for first place but face the identical challenge) and also the Packers on the fixture list

The Colts also play the Chiefs, and have the Seattle, San Francisco and two matchups with the 5-4 Jacksonville to face. There's a considerable distance to go but the opportunity is available for a shock number one position in the American Football Conference

Coming Up - Los Angeles and Seattle Prepare for Week 11 Showdown

Both squads with solid claims to be superior to all of the three 8-2 sides are National Football Conference West opponents the Seahawks and Los Angeles, who each scored 40 burgers to reach 7-2 ahead of the upcoming Hollywood blockbuster game between the pair in LA

Both have won four in a row, have quarterbacks in Matthew Stafford and Sam Darnold playing at an high standard (although Darnold had turnover issues on game day) with excellent pass catchers, and defensive units allowing under 20 points a contest

Both could easily be undefeated as too - especially the Rams as their pair of losses came in extra time against the San Francisco and then that agonising loss in Philly when they had a potentially winning kick with the last kick blocked and returned by the Philadelphia for a score

The Seahawks were also defeated to San Francisco, with a late touchdown in week one, before falling to the last kick of the game against the Buccaneers - so they're truly two of the best sides in the league

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

Top Performer - Taylor

Taylor could be on for a historic year after his remarkable performance in Germany - running for 244 rushing yards, scoring three scores and contributing another forty-two {receiving yards