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The tenth week once more provided excitement, with a huge upset for the Bills proving the 'any given Sunday' mantra that draws so many people into the National Football League

This outcome could have created things up for the Patriots to creep back into a top spot they formerly held, with a remaining games that gives them an advantage over their 8-2 competitors

Over in the NFC the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams had ideal outcomes to set up a monster clash in week 11, while our player of the week is pursuing milestones as well as the MVP award

Analysis - Just a Bad Day for Buffalo?

Was it just an emotional comedown from beating the Chiefs last week or a deeper issue? That's the question for the Bills to answer

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

MVP Josh Allen only got the squad's opening first down in the third quarter and initial scoring in the final quarter - yes the Dolphins had ten days to prepare but it was still a significant failure produced by one of the NFL's best offenses

Dolphins quarterback Tua threw two touchdowns but rusher De'Von Achane was the devastating difference, with 225 total yards and two touchdowns

Bottling up the NFL's top running game was also key, with James Cook and company registering just eighty-six yards, their fewest of the year and slightly more than fifty percent their 161.5 yard season average

Additionally there were the three critical ball losses, and the pair from Josh Allen in particular. An pass caught by defense in the scoring area resulting in a nine-minute drive produced nothing, and his final quarter fumble that Miami turned into a touchdown just two plays

It was typical 'old Buffalo' as they shot themselves in the foot, getting into a hole on defensive side and Josh Allen attempting to do too much to rescue his squad out of it - rather than the composed, controlled, balanced Bills we've seen this year

The Dolphins have served up a varied performances this year so the verdict is uncertain on if this is the beginning of a trend, but for the Bills they'll need an immediate bounce-back in a tough game against Tampa Bay in week 11 as the Patriots are sneaking into a nice lead at the top of the American Football Conference East

In Focus - New England See Path to Surprise Top Seed

Regarding the Patriots, they're among three different eight and two squads in the NFL, 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 dominating the weaker opponents, with just five of their combined twenty-four victories coming against opponents with a winning record - and one example was the Colts beating the Broncos

Denver defeated the reigning champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are kings of the final quarter while Indy can ride Jonathan Taylor, but the New England including Sunday's victory in Tampa to their prime time success in Buffalo appears to be a statement

Their two defeats came in recently appointed coach Mike Vrabel's first three contests, with seven straight wins, just like the Broncos, from that point - but defeating Mayfield after the Bucs had a week off to get ready was huge

Maye's MVP claims won't go away, and he certainly deserves point for bravery after taking some savage hits in Tampa but persevering to guide his team to victory

The defense is solid and first-year running back TreVeyon Henderson burst onto the scene on Sunday with 147 yards and two exciting scores of 55 and 69 yards - establishing himself as just the fifth different ball carrier to break 22 miles per hour this year on his initial touchdown

Although you can argue who 'the best' is technically, the Pats 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

Visiting Baltimore is also tough, but the Broncos have it even tougher in the AFC West division with the Kansas City to play twice, the Chargers (who might also compete for top seed but encounter the identical challenge) and additionally the Packers on the schedule

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

Next Week - Rams & Seahawks Set for Week 11 Showdown

Two teams with solid claims to be superior to all of the three different eight and two teams are National Football Conference West opponents the Seahawks and Los Angeles, who each scored 40 burgers to go to seven and two before next week's major meeting between the two in LA

Both have secured four victories in a row, have signal callers in Stafford and Darnold playing at an high standard (although Sam Darnold had ball security problems on game day) with top receivers, and defensive units giving up under 20 points a contest

Both could easily be undefeated as well - especially the Rams as their two defeats came in overtime against the San Francisco and then that agonising loss in Philadelphia when they had a game-winning field goal with the final play deflected and returned by the Eagles for a score

The Seahawks were also defeated to the 49ers, with a last-minute score in the opening week, before falling to the final play of the game against the Buccaneers - so they are genuinely among the best sides in the league

The next matchup on Sunday could be the best of the season to date

Player of the Week - Jonathan Taylor

Jonathan Taylor could be on for a record season after his remarkable performance in Germany - rushing for 244 yards, scoring three scores and adding an additional forty-two {receiving yards