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Week 10 once more provided excitement, with a major surprise for the Bills proving the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' mantra that attracts so many people into the National Football League

That result could have created opportunities for the Patriots to creep back into a top spot they formerly held, with a remaining games that gives them an edge over their 8-2 competitors

Meanwhile in the NFC the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams had ideal outcomes to arrange a monster clash next week, while our top performer is pursuing milestones as well as the Most Valuable Player award

The Breakdown - Simply an Off Day for the Bills?

Could it simply have been an emotional comedown from defeating Kansas City the previous week or a deeper issue? This remains the question for the Bills to answer

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

MVP Josh Allen only got the squad's opening first down in the third period and initial scoring in the fourth - yes Miami had ten days to get ready but it was nonetheless a massive egg laid by one of the league's best offenses

Tua Tagovailoa passed for two touchdowns but rusher Achane was the game-changing factor, with 225 total yards and two touchdowns

Bottling up the NFL's top rushing attack was crucial too, with Cook and teammates registering just 86 yards, their fewest of the year and slightly more than half their 161.5 yard average

Additionally there were the three critical ball losses, and the pair from Allen in particular. An pass caught by defense in the scoring area meaning a nine-minute possession produced nothing, and his fourth-quarter dropped ball 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 Allen attempting to overcompensate to dig his team from the situation - not the calm, disciplined, well-balanced Buffalo team we've witnessed this year

The Dolphins have demonstrated a varied performances this season so the jury's out on whether this is the beginning of a trend, but for the Bills they'll require an instant response in a difficult matchup against the Buccaneers next week as the New England are sneaking into a comfortable advantage at the top of the American Football Conference East

Spotlight - Patriots See Path to Unexpected First Place

Regarding the New England, they're among three eight and two squads in the league, all American Football Conference sides, but are they the top team?

You can find flaws in New England, the Broncos and Indianapolis really for dominating the weaker opponents, with just five of their combined 24 wins achieved against opponents with a winning record - and one example was the Colts defeating the Broncos

The Broncos beat the champion Eagles in Philly and are masters of the final quarter while Indianapolis can rely on 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 occurred in recently appointed coach Mike Vrabel's initial three contests, with seven straight wins, just like the Broncos, since then - but defeating Baker Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a week off to prepare was huge

Drake Maye's MVP claims continue to be discussed, and he definitely deserves point for courage after absorbing some hard tackles in Tampa Bay but hanging in there to guide his team to victory

The defensive unit is solid and first-year running back Henderson burst onto the scene on game day with 147 rushing yards and two exciting touchdowns of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - becoming just the fifth different ball carrier to break 22mph this season on his first score

Although you can debate who 'the best' is technically, the Pats should be favorites to end with the top record thanks to their remaining opponents - which includes just a single matchup against a winning team, although a huge one against the Bills

Visiting the Ravens is also tough, but the Broncos have it more difficult in the AFC West division with the Kansas City to play twice, the Chargers (who might also challenge for first place but encounter the same problem) and also the Green Bay on the schedule

The Indianapolis also play the Chiefs, and have the Seahawks, 49ers and two games with the five and four Jaguars to face. There's a long way to travel but the opportunity is available for a shock number one position in the AFC

Next Week - Rams & Seahawks Prepare for Next Week Showdown

Both squads with strong arguments to be superior to all of the three different 8-2 sides are National Football Conference West rivals the Seahawks and Rams, who both put up 40 burgers to reach seven and two ahead of the upcoming Hollywood blockbuster game between the two in LA

Both have secured four victories in a consecutive games, have quarterbacks in Stafford and Darnold playing at an elite level (although Darnold had turnover issues on Sunday) with top receivers, and defensive units allowing under 20 points a game

Both could realistically be undefeated as too - particularly the Los Angeles as their two defeats came in extra time against the 49ers and then that agonising loss in Philly when they had a potentially winning kick with the final play deflected and run back by the Philadelphia for a score

The Seahawks were also defeated to San Francisco, with a late touchdown in week one, before losing to the last kick of the game against the Tampa Bay - so they are genuinely among the best sides in the league

The next matchup on Sunday could be the best of the year so far

Top Performer - Taylor

Jonathan Taylor could be on for a record season after his incredible display in Germany - running for 244 yards, registering three scores and adding another forty-two {receiving yards