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Week 10 again delivered, with a major surprise for the Buffalo Bills proving the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' saying that attracts so many people into the NFL

This outcome may have opened opportunities for the Patriots to move back into a top spot they used to occupy, with a remaining games that gives them an edge over their eight and two competitors

Over in the National Football Conference the Seahawks and Rams had perfect results to arrange a major confrontation next week, while our player of the week 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 last week or something more? This remains the question for the Buffalo team to address

The Buffalo squad had won seven in a row against Miami but were outperformed from the beginning as the Dolphins ran out 30-13 winners in an surprising result - and display

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only got the squad's initial first down in the third period and initial scoring in the final quarter - admittedly Miami had ten days to prepare but it was nonetheless a massive egg laid by one of the league's top offences

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

Bottling up the NFL's top rushing attack was crucial too, with James Cook and company recording just 86 yards, their lowest of the season and just over fifty percent their 161.5 yard average

Then there were the three crucial turnovers, and the two from Josh Allen in particular. An interception in the scoring area meaning a nine-minute drive produced nothing, and his fourth-quarter dropped ball that Miami converted to a touchdown just two plays

It was classic 'old Buffalo' as they hurt themselves in the foot, falling into a hole on defense and Allen attempting to overcompensate to dig his team from the situation - rather than the composed, controlled, balanced Bills we've witnessed this season

Miami have demonstrated a bit of everything this season so the jury's out on if this is the beginning of a trend, but for the Bills they'll need an instant response in a tough game against the Buccaneers next week as the Patriots are quietly moving into a nice lead at the summit of the AFC East

Spotlight - Patriots See Path to Unexpected First Place

Regarding the Patriots, they're one of three 8-2 teams in the NFL, all American Football Conference teams, but could they be the top team?

One could pick holes in New England, the Broncos and the Colts really for feasting on the weaker opponents, with just five of their total twenty-four victories achieved against opponents with a positive record - and one example was the Indianapolis defeating the Denver

The Broncos defeated the reigning champion Eagles in Philly and are masters of the final quarter while Indianapolis can ride Taylor, but the Patriots adding Sunday's win in Tampa to their primtime success in Orchard Park appears to be a declaration

Their pair of losses came in new head coach Vrabel's initial three games, with seven straight wins, just like the Broncos, since then - but taking down Baker Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a week off to prepare was huge

Maye's MVP claims continue to be discussed, and he definitely deserves point for courage after taking some savage hits in Tampa Bay but hanging in there to steer his team to victory

The defense is reliable and rookie rusher TreVeyon Henderson exploded on game day with 147 yards and two exciting touchdowns of 55 and 69 yards - becoming just the fifth ball carrier to exceed 22mph this year on his initial touchdown

While you can argue who 'the top team' is technically, the Pats should be favorites to finish with the best record thanks to their remaining opponents - which includes just one game against a winning team, albeit a huge one against the Bills

Visiting Baltimore is also tough, but the Broncos have it more difficult in the AFC West division with the Chiefs to play twice, the Los Angeles Chargers (who might also compete for top seed but face the same problem) and additionally the Packers on the fixture list

The Colts also face the Kansas City, and have the Seahawks, San Francisco and two matchups with the 5-4 Jacksonville to contend with. There's a considerable distance to go but the opportunity is available for a shock 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 8-2 teams are NFC West opponents the Seahawks and Rams, who each scored 40 burgers to go to seven and two before next week's Hollywood blockbuster game between the pair in Los Angeles

Both have secured four victories in a consecutive games, have signal callers in Stafford and Sam Darnold performing at an high standard (although Sam Darnold had turnover issues on Sunday) with excellent pass catchers, and defenses allowing fewer than twenty points a contest

Each could realistically be without a loss as well - especially the Rams as their two defeats came in overtime against the San Francisco and then that painful defeat in Philly when they had a game-winning kick with the last kick deflected and run back by the Philadelphia for a score

The Seahawks were also defeated to the 49ers, with a late touchdown in the opening week, before falling to the last kick of the contest 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 year to date

Top Performer - Jonathan Taylor

Jonathan Taylor might be on for a record season after his remarkable performance in Berlin - rushing for 244 rushing yards, registering three touchdowns and contributing another 42 {receiving yards