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The tenth week once more provided excitement, with a major surprise for the Bills demonstrating the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' saying that attracts so many people into the NFL

That result could have created opportunities for the Patriots to move back into a top spot they used to occupy, with a schedule that gives them an edge over their 8-2 rivals

Over in the National Football Conference the Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams had ideal outcomes to set up a major confrontation in week 11, while our player of the week is chasing records as well as the MVP award

Analysis - Just a Bad Day for the Bills?

Was it just an emotional comedown from beating the Chiefs the previous week or something more? This remains the question for the Buffalo team to answer

The Bills had won seven in a row against the Dolphins but were outperformed from the start as the Dolphins emerged as 30-13 winners in an surprising result - and display

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

Dolphins quarterback Tua passed for two scores but rusher Achane was the devastating difference, with 225 total yards and two touchdowns

Containing the NFL's top rushing attack was also key, with Cook and company recording just 86 yards, their fewest of the season and slightly more than half their 161.5 yard season average

Additionally there were the three crucial ball losses, 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 Miami turned into a touchdown 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 attempting to overcompensate to dig his team from the situation - rather than the calm, disciplined, balanced Buffalo team we've seen this season

The Dolphins have demonstrated a varied performances this year so the verdict is uncertain on whether this is the beginning of a trend, but for the Bills they'll require an instant response in a difficult matchup against Tampa Bay in week 11 as the Patriots are sneaking into a comfortable advantage at the top of the American Football Conference East

In Focus - New England See Path to Surprise Top Seed

Regarding the Patriots, they're among three different eight and two squads in the NFL, all American Football Conference sides, but could they be the top team?

You can pick holes in the Patriots, Denver and the Colts really for feasting on the lesser sides, with only five of their combined twenty-four wins achieved against opponents with a positive record - and one example was the Indianapolis beating the Broncos

The Broncos beat the reigning champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are masters of the fourth-quarter while Indianapolis can ride Taylor, but the Patriots adding Sunday's victory in Tampa to their prime time success in Orchard Park appears to be a statement

Their two defeats came in recently appointed coach Mike Vrabel's first three games, with seven consecutive victories, just like the Broncos, since then - but defeating Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a week off to get ready was significant

Drake Maye's MVP claims continue to be discussed, and he definitely earns credit for courage after absorbing some savage hits in Tampa Bay but hanging in there to steer his side to victory

The defensive unit is reliable and rookie rusher Henderson exploded on game day with 147 yards and two exhilerating touchdowns of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - becoming just the fifth runner to break 22mph this year on his initial touchdown

While you can argue who 'the best' is technically, the Pats should be favourites to finish with the best record due to their remaining opponents - which features just one game against a successful opponent, although a huge one against the Bills

Visiting the Ravens is challenging too, but the Broncos have it even tougher in the AFC West division with the Chiefs to face two times, the Chargers (who might also compete for top seed but encounter the identical challenge) and also the Packers on the fixture list

The Indianapolis also play the Kansas City, and have the Seattle, 49ers and two games with the 5-4 Jacksonville to contend with. There's a long way to go but the door is available for a surprise top seed in the AFC

Next Week - Rams & Seahawks Set for Next Week Clash

Two teams with solid claims to be better than all of the three eight and two teams are National Football Conference West opponents the Seahawks and Los Angeles, who each scored forty points to go to 7-2 before the upcoming major meeting between the pair in LA

They've both secured four victories in a row, have quarterbacks in Stafford and Darnold performing at an high standard (although Sam Darnold had turnover issues on game day) with top receivers, and defenses giving up under 20 points a game

Each could realistically be undefeated as too - especially the Los Angeles as their two defeats occurred in extra time against the 49ers and then that agonising loss in Philly when they had a potentially winning kick with the final play blocked and returned 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 final play of the contest against the Buccaneers - so they're genuinely among the top teams in the NFL

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

Player of the Week - Jonathan Taylor

Jonathan Taylor could be on for a historic year after his incredible display in Germany - rushing for 244 rushing yards, registering three touchdowns and contributing an additional forty-two {receiving yards