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The tenth week again delivered, with a major surprise for the Buffalo Bills demonstrating the 'any given Sunday' mantra that attracts so many people into the NFL

This outcome may have opened opportunities for the Patriots to creep back into a top spot they formerly held, with a schedule that gives them an edge over their eight and two rivals

Over in the NFC the Seattle Seahawks and Rams had ideal outcomes to set up a monster clash next week, while our player of the week is chasing records as well as the MVP award

Analysis - Simply an Off Day for Buffalo?

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

The Buffalo squad had won seven in a consecutive games against the Dolphins but were outperformed from the beginning as the Dolphins emerged as 30-13 victors in an surprising result - and performance

MVP Josh Allen only achieved the squad's initial first down in the third period and first points in the final quarter - yes Miami had ten days to prepare but it was nonetheless a significant failure produced by one of the league's best offenses

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

Containing the NFL's top rushing attack was crucial too, with James Cook and teammates recording just eighty-six yards, their fewest of the year and just over half their 161.5 yard season average

Additionally there were the three crucial ball losses, and the pair from Allen in particular. An pass caught by defense in the end zone meaning a nine minute drive produced nothing, and his final quarter fumble that the Dolphins turned into a touchdown just later

It was classic 'old Buffalo' as they shot themselves in the foot, getting into a hole on defense and Allen trying to do too much to rescue his squad from the situation - rather than the composed, disciplined, well-balanced Buffalo team we've witnessed this year

Miami have demonstrated a varied performances this season so the jury's out on if this is the beginning of a trend, but for Buffalo they'll require an instant response in a difficult matchup against the Buccaneers in week 11 as the Patriots are quietly moving into a nice lead at the top of the AFC East

In Focus - Patriots Identify Route to Surprise Top Seed

Speaking of the Patriots, they're one of three 8-2 teams in the NFL, all American Football Conference sides, but could they be the best?

One could find flaws in New England, Denver and the Colts actually for feasting on the weaker opponents, with just five of their combined twenty-four wins coming against opponents with a winning record - and one of those was the Colts defeating the Denver

The Broncos defeated the reigning champion Eagles in Philly and are masters of the final quarter while Indianapolis can rely on Taylor, but the New England adding Sunday's win in Tampa to their prime time success in Orchard Park seems like a declaration

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

Drake Maye's MVP claims continue to be discussed, and he certainly earns point for courage after taking some savage hits in Tampa Bay but persevering to steer his team to victory

The defense is reliable and rookie running back Henderson exploded on game day with 147 rushing yards and two exhilerating scores of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - becoming just the fifth different runner to break 22 miles per hour this year on his initial touchdown

While you can debate who 'the top team' is technically, the Pats should be favorites to finish with the best record due to their remaining opponents - which features just one game against a winning team, albeit a significant contest against Buffalo

Traveling to Baltimore is challenging too, but Denver have it even tougher in the AFC West with the Kansas City to play twice, the Chargers (who could also challenge for top seed but face the same problem) and also the Green Bay on the schedule

The Indianapolis also face the Kansas City, and have the Seattle, 49ers and two matchups with the five and four Jacksonville to contend with. There's a considerable distance to go but the door is available for a surprise number one position in the American Football Conference

Coming Up - Rams & Seahawks Set for Week 11 Showdown

Both squads with strong arguments to be superior to all of the three different eight and two sides are National Football Conference West rivals the Seattle and Los Angeles, who each scored forty points to reach seven and two ahead of the upcoming Hollywood blockbuster game between the two in Los Angeles

Both have secured four victories in a row, have signal callers in Stafford and Sam Darnold playing at an high standard (although Darnold had turnover issues on Sunday) with top receivers, and defensive units giving up fewer than twenty points a game

Each could realistically be undefeated as too - particularly the Los Angeles as their two defeats occurred in extra time against the 49ers and then that painful defeat in Philadelphia when they had a potentially winning kick with the last kick blocked and returned by the Eagles for a touchdown

Seattle also lost to San Francisco, with a late touchdown in week one, before losing to the last kick of the contest against the Buccaneers - so they are genuinely 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 could be on for a record season after his remarkable performance in Germany - rushing for 244 yards, scoring three touchdowns and contributing another forty-two {receiving yards