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The tenth week again delivered, with a huge upset for the Bills proving the 'any given Sunday' mantra that attracts so many people into the NFL

That result could have created things up for the New England Patriots to creep back into a leading position they used to occupy, with a remaining games that provides them an advantage over their 8-2 competitors

Meanwhile in the National Football Conference the Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams had perfect results to set up a major confrontation in week 11, while our player of the week is pursuing milestones as well as the Most Valuable Player award

The Breakdown - Simply an Off Day for Buffalo?

Was it just an emotional letdown from defeating Kansas City the previous week or something more? That's the question for the Buffalo team to address

The Buffalo squad had secured seven victories in a consecutive games against the Dolphins but were second best from the beginning as the Miami team emerged as 30-13 winners in an surprising outcome - and display

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only achieved the squad's opening first down in the third quarter and initial scoring in the final quarter - yes Miami had 10 days to prepare but it was still a massive egg laid by one of the NFL's best offenses

Dolphins quarterback Tua passed for two scores but running back Achane was the game-changing factor, with 225 total yards and two touchdowns

Containing the NFL's top rushing attack was also key, with Cook and teammates recording just eighty-six yards, their fewest of the season and just over fifty percent their 161.5-yard average

Additionally there were the three critical turnovers, and the two from Allen specifically. An interception in the end zone resulting in a nine minute possession yielded no points, and his final quarter dropped ball that Miami turned into seven points just two plays

It was typical 'old Buffalo' as they shot themselves in the foot, getting into a deficit on defensive side and Josh Allen trying to do too much to rescue his squad from the situation - not the calm, disciplined, well-balanced Buffalo team we've seen this season

Miami have served up a varied performances this season so the verdict is uncertain on whether this is the beginning of something, but for Buffalo they'll need an instant response in a tough game against Tampa Bay in week 11 as the New England are quietly moving into a comfortable advantage at the top of the AFC East

Spotlight - New England See Path to Unexpected First Place

Regarding the Patriots, they're among three eight and two squads in the NFL, all AFC sides, but could they be the best?

You can find flaws in the Patriots, the Broncos and the Colts actually for feasting on the weaker opponents, with only five of their combined 24 wins achieved against opponents with a positive record - and one of those was the Indianapolis defeating the Broncos

The Broncos defeated the champion Eagles in Philly and are masters of the fourth-quarter while Indianapolis can rely on Taylor, but the New England including Sunday's victory in Tampa Bay to their prime time win in Buffalo seems like a statement

Their two defeats occurred in recently appointed coach Vrabel's first three contests, with seven consecutive victories, similar to the Broncos, from that point - but defeating Mayfield after the Bucs had a week off to get ready was significant

Maye's MVP claims continue to be discussed, and he certainly earns point for bravery after taking some hard tackles in Tampa Bay but persevering to guide his team to success

The defense is solid and first-year running back Henderson burst onto the scene on game day with 147 yards and two exciting touchdowns of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - establishing himself as just the fifth different runner to exceed 22mph this year on his initial touchdown

While you can debate who 'the top team' is technically, the Patriots should be favorites to end with the top record thanks to their remaining opponents - which includes just one game against a winning team, although a significant contest against Buffalo

Traveling to Baltimore is also tough, but Denver have it even tougher in the AFC West with the Kansas City to play twice, the Chargers (who could also compete for first place but encounter the identical challenge) and also the Packers on the schedule

The Indianapolis also play the Chiefs, and have the Seattle, San Francisco and two games with the five and four Jacksonville to face. There's a considerable distance to go but the door is available for a surprise top seed in the AFC

Next Week - Los Angeles and Seattle Prepare for Next Week Showdown

Two teams with strong arguments to be better than all of the three different eight and two teams are National Football Conference West rivals the Seahawks and Los Angeles, who both scored 40 burgers to go to seven and two before the upcoming major game between the two in Los Angeles

They've both won four in a consecutive games, have quarterbacks in Matthew Stafford and Darnold playing at an elite level (although Sam Darnold had ball security problems on game day) with excellent pass catchers, and defenses giving up fewer than twenty points a contest

Both could easily be undefeated as well - particularly the Los Angeles as their pair of losses came in extra time against the 49ers and then that painful defeat in Philly when they had a game-winning field goal with the last kick deflected and returned by the Philadelphia for a touchdown

Seattle were also defeated to the 49ers, with a last-minute score in week one, before falling to the final play of the contest against the Tampa Bay - so they're truly among the best sides in the league

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

Top Performer - Jonathan Taylor

Jonathan Taylor might be on for a historic year after his incredible display in Germany - running for 244 rushing yards, registering three scores and contributing an additional 42 {receiving yards