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The tenth week once more provided excitement, with a major surprise for the Buffalo Bills proving the 'any given Sunday' mantra that attracts so many fans into the NFL

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

Over in the National Football Conference the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams had perfect results to arrange a major confrontation in week 11, while our top performer is pursuing milestones as well as the MVP award

The Breakdown - Simply an Off Day for the Bills?

Was it just an emotional letdown from defeating Kansas City the previous week or a deeper issue? That's the question for the Bills to answer

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

MVP Josh Allen only achieved the team's initial first down in the third quarter and initial scoring in the final quarter - yes Miami had 10 days to get ready but it was still a significant failure laid by one of the league's top offences

Tua Tagovailoa passed for two touchdowns but running back De'Von Achane was the devastating difference, with 225 total yards and two scores

Bottling up the NFL's top running game was also key, with Cook and teammates recording just 86 yards, their fewest of the year and just over half their 161.5 yard average

Additionally there were the three crucial ball losses, and the two from Allen in particular. An interception in the end zone resulting in a nine minute possession produced nothing, and his fourth-quarter dropped ball that Miami turned into seven points just later

It was typical 'previous Bills teams' as they hurt themselves in the foot, falling into a hole on defense and Allen attempting to overcompensate to rescue his squad out of it - not the composed, disciplined, balanced Bills we've witnessed this year

The Dolphins have demonstrated a varied performances this season so the jury's out on if this is the start of a trend, but for Buffalo they'll require an instant response in a difficult matchup against the Buccaneers next week as the New England are sneaking into a comfortable advantage at the summit of the American Football Conference East

Spotlight - New England Identify Route to Unexpected First Place

Regarding the New England, they're one of three 8-2 teams in the NFL, all American Football Conference teams, but are they the best?

You can pick holes in New England, the Broncos and Indianapolis actually for dominating the lesser sides, with only five of their combined twenty-four victories coming against teams with a positive record - and one example was the Colts defeating the Denver

The Broncos beat the champion Eagles in Philly and are masters of the final quarter while Indianapolis can rely on Jonathan Taylor, but the New England including Sunday's victory in Tampa Bay to their prime time success in Orchard Park appears to be a declaration

Their two defeats came in recently appointed coach Mike Vrabel's initial three contests, with seven straight wins, similar to the Broncos, since then - but defeating Baker Mayfield after the Bucs had a bye to get ready was huge

Maye's MVP claims won't go away, and he certainly deserves point for courage after taking some savage hits in Tampa Bay but persevering to steer his side to victory

The defensive unit is solid and first-year running back Henderson burst onto the scene on Sunday with 147 yards and two exhilerating scores of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - becoming just the fifth different runner to exceed 22 miles per hour this year on his first score

Although you can debate who 'the top team' is statistically, the Pats should be favorites to end with the best record thanks to their remaining opponents - which features just one game against a winning team, although a significant contest against the Bills

Visiting the Ravens is also tough, but Denver have it even tougher in the AFC West with the Kansas City to play twice, the Chargers (who might also compete for first place but face the identical challenge) and also the Green Bay on the fixture list

The Indianapolis also face the Kansas City, and have the Seattle, 49ers and two matchups with the 5-4 Jacksonville to face. There's a long way to travel but the opportunity is open for a shock top seed in the AFC

Next Week - Los Angeles and Seattle Prepare for Week 11 Clash

Two teams with strong arguments to be better than all of the three different 8-2 teams are National Football Conference West rivals the Seahawks and Los Angeles, who each scored 40 burgers to reach seven and two ahead of the upcoming major game between the two in LA

Both have won four in a consecutive games, have signal callers in Matthew Stafford and Darnold performing at an high standard (although Sam Darnold had turnover issues on Sunday) with top receivers, and defenses allowing under 20 points a game

Both could easily be undefeated as well - especially the Los Angeles as their pair of losses occurred in extra time against the San Francisco and then that painful defeat in Philly when they had a potentially winning field goal with the last kick deflected and run back by the Eagles for a touchdown

Seattle also lost to the 49ers, with a late touchdown in week one, before losing to the final play of the game against the Buccaneers - so they're truly two of the top teams in the NFL

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

Top Performer - Taylor

Taylor could be on for a record season after his incredible display in Berlin - running for 244 rushing yards, registering three touchdowns and contributing another 42 {receiving yards