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

This outcome could have created opportunities for the New England Patriots to move back into a leading position they used to occupy, with a schedule that gives them an advantage over their 8-2 competitors

Meanwhile in the NFC the Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams had perfect results to set up a major confrontation in week 11, while our top performer is pursuing milestones as well as the Most Valuable Player award

Analysis - Simply an Off Day for Buffalo?

Could it simply have been an emotional letdown from beating the Chiefs the previous week or something more? This remains the question for the Buffalo team to answer

The Bills had secured seven victories in a row against Miami but were second best from the start as the Miami team ran out 30-13 winners in an surprising result - and performance

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

Dolphins quarterback Tua threw two touchdowns but running back Achane was the devastating difference, with 225 total yards and two touchdowns

Bottling up the league's best rushing attack was also key, with James Cook and teammates recording just 86 yards, their lowest of the year and just over half their 161.5 yard season average

Additionally there were the three critical turnovers, and the two from Josh Allen in particular. An interception in the end zone resulting in a nine minute possession produced nothing, and his fourth-quarter fumble that the Dolphins converted to seven points just two plays

It was classic 'old Buffalo' as they hurt themselves in the foot, getting into a deficit on defensive side and Josh Allen attempting to do too much to rescue his squad from the situation - rather than the calm, controlled, balanced Bills we've seen this season

The Dolphins have served up a varied performances this year so the verdict is uncertain on if this is the start of a trend, but for the Bills they'll require an immediate bounce-back in a tough game against Tampa Bay next week as the New England are sneaking into a nice lead at the top of the AFC East

In Focus - Patriots See Path to Unexpected First Place

Regarding the New England, they're one of three eight and two teams in the NFL, all AFC sides, but are they the top team?

You can pick holes in the Patriots, Denver and the Colts actually for feasting on the weaker opponents, with only five of their total 24 victories achieved against opponents with a positive record - and one example was the Colts beating the Broncos

The Broncos defeated the champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are kings of the fourth-quarter while Indy can rely on Taylor, but the Patriots including Sunday's win in Tampa Bay to their primtime win in Buffalo seems like a statement

Their pair of losses occurred in recently appointed coach Vrabel's initial three contests, with seven straight victories, just like the Broncos, since then - but taking down Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a bye to prepare was significant

Maye's Most Valuable Player credentials continue to be discussed, and he definitely deserves point for bravery after absorbing some savage hits in Tampa but hanging in there to guide his side to success

The defensive unit is solid and rookie rusher TreVeyon Henderson exploded on game day with 147 yards and two exhilerating scores of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - establishing himself as just the fifth runner to exceed 22mph this season on his first score

Although you can debate who 'the best' is statistically, the Pats should be favorites to finish with the best record thanks to their schedule - which includes just a single matchup against a winning team, albeit a significant contest against Buffalo

Traveling to the Ravens is challenging too, but the Broncos have it even tougher in the AFC West with the Chiefs to face two times, the Chargers (who might also challenge for first place but face the same problem) and additionally the Packers on the schedule

The Colts also play the Chiefs, and have the Seahawks, 49ers and two matchups with the 5-4 Jaguars to contend with. There's a considerable distance to go but the opportunity is open for a shock number one position in the AFC

Next Week - Rams & Seahawks Prepare for Week 11 Clash

Two teams with strong arguments to be superior to all of the three 8-2 sides are NFC West rivals the Seahawks and Rams, who each put up forty points to reach seven and two ahead of the upcoming major game between the two in Los Angeles

They've both secured four victories in a consecutive games, have quarterbacks in Matthew Stafford and Darnold performing at an high standard (although Sam Darnold had turnover issues on Sunday) with excellent pass catchers, and defensive units allowing under 20 points a contest

Both could realistically be undefeated as too - particularly the Rams as their two defeats occurred in overtime against the San Francisco and then that agonising loss in Philadelphia when they had a game-winning kick with the final play blocked and run back by the Philadelphia for a score

Seattle also lost to San Francisco, with a last-minute score in week one, before falling to the final play of the contest against the Buccaneers - so they are truly among the best sides in the NFL

The upcoming game on Sunday could be the best of the season to date

Player of the Week - Taylor

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