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Week 10 again delivered, with a huge upset for the Buffalo Bills proving the 'any given Sunday' mantra that draws so many fans into the NFL

This outcome may have opened things up for the New England Patriots to creep back into a leading position they formerly held, with a remaining games that gives them an advantage over their eight and two competitors

Meanwhile in the NFC the Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams had ideal outcomes to arrange a monster clash next week, while our top performer is pursuing milestones as well as the MVP award

The Breakdown - Just a Bad Day for the Bills?

Was it just an emotional comedown from defeating Kansas City last week or a deeper issue? This remains the question for the Bills to answer

The Buffalo squad had won seven in a consecutive games against the Dolphins but were outperformed from the start as the Dolphins emerged as 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 initial scoring in the fourth - yes Miami had ten days to get ready but it was still a significant failure laid by one of the league's top offences

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

Bottling up the league's best rushing attack was crucial too, with James Cook and teammates recording just 86 yards, their fewest of the year and slightly more than half their 161.5 yard average

Additionally there were the three crucial turnovers, and the pair from Allen in particular. An pass caught by defense in the end zone meaning a nine-minute possession produced nothing, and his final quarter fumble that the Dolphins converted to a touchdown just two plays

It was classic 'previous Bills teams' as they shot themselves in the foot, falling into a deficit on defensive side and Allen attempting to do too much to dig his team from the situation - rather than the calm, controlled, balanced Buffalo team we've witnessed this season

Miami have demonstrated a bit of everything this season so the jury's out on whether this is the beginning of a trend, but for Buffalo they'll require an immediate bounce-back in a difficult matchup against the Buccaneers next week as the Patriots are sneaking into a comfortable advantage at the top of the AFC East

In Focus - New England See Path to Unexpected First Place

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

You can find flaws in New England, the Broncos and the Colts really for feasting on the lesser sides, with only five of their total 24 victories achieved against opponents with a positive record - and one example was the Indianapolis defeating the Broncos

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

Their two defeats occurred in new head coach Vrabel's initial three contests, with seven straight victories, similar to the Broncos, since then - but defeating Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a bye to get ready was huge

Maye's Most Valuable Player credentials won't go away, and he definitely deserves credit for bravery after absorbing some savage hits in Tampa but hanging in there to guide his side to victory

The defensive unit is reliable and first-year rusher Henderson burst onto the scene on game day with 147 yards and two exciting touchdowns of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - becoming just the fifth different runner to exceed 22 miles per hour this year on his initial touchdown

While you can argue who 'the top team' is statistically, the Pats should be favorites to end with the best record due to their schedule - which includes just one game against a winning team, although a significant contest against Buffalo

Traveling to the Ravens is also tough, but the Broncos have it even tougher in the AFC West with the Chiefs to play twice, the Chargers (who could also compete for first place but face the identical challenge) and additionally the Packers on the fixture list

The Indianapolis also face the Chiefs, and have the Seattle, 49ers and two matchups with the five and four Jaguars to contend with. There is a considerable distance to travel but the opportunity is open for a shock top seed in the American Football Conference

Coming Up - Rams & Seahawks Set for Next Week Clash

Two teams with strong arguments to be better than all of the three different 8-2 teams are National Football Conference West opponents the Seahawks and Rams, who each scored forty points to go to seven and two before the upcoming major game between the pair in Los Angeles

Both have secured four victories in a consecutive games, have quarterbacks in Matthew Stafford and Darnold playing at an high standard (although Darnold had turnover issues on Sunday) with excellent pass catchers, and defenses allowing under 20 points a game

Each could easily be undefeated as too - especially the Los Angeles as their two defeats occurred in extra time against the San Francisco and then that agonising loss in Philadelphia when they had a game-winning field goal with the last kick blocked and run back by the Eagles for a touchdown

Seattle were also defeated to the 49ers, with a late touchdown in the opening week, before losing to the final play of the game against the Tampa Bay - so they are genuinely two of the top teams in the NFL

The next matchup on Sunday could be the most exciting of the season so far

Top Performer - Taylor

Jonathan Taylor could be on for a historic year after his incredible display in Germany - running for 244 yards, scoring three scores and adding another forty-two {receiving yards