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Week 10 again delivered, with a major surprise for the Buffalo Bills proving the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' saying that attracts so many people into the National Football League

That result may have opened opportunities for the Patriots to move back into a leading position they formerly held, with a remaining games that gives them an advantage over their 8-2 rivals

Over in the NFC the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams had ideal outcomes to arrange a major confrontation next week, while our player of the week is pursuing milestones as well as the Most Valuable Player award

Analysis - Simply an Off Day for Buffalo?

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

The Buffalo squad had secured seven victories in a consecutive games against Miami but were outperformed from the start as the Miami team ran out 30-13 victors in an surprising result - and display

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only got the team's initial first down in the third period and initial scoring in the final quarter - admittedly the Dolphins had 10 days to prepare but it was nonetheless a significant failure laid by one of the league's top offences

Dolphins quarterback Tua threw two touchdowns but rusher De'Von Achane was the game-changing factor, with 225 combined yards and two scores

Containing the NFL's top rushing attack was crucial too, with Cook and teammates registering just eighty-six yards, their lowest of the season and just over half their 161.5-yard average

Additionally there were the three crucial ball losses, 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 fumble that the Dolphins turned into a touchdown just two plays

It was classic 'old Buffalo' as they hurt themselves in the foot, falling into a deficit on defensive side and Allen trying to overcompensate to dig his team out of it - not the calm, controlled, well-balanced Buffalo team we've seen this season

The Dolphins have served up a varied performances this season so the jury's out on if this is the start of something, but for Buffalo they'll need an instant response in a tough game against the Buccaneers in week 11 as the New England are sneaking into a comfortable advantage at the top of the American Football Conference East

In Focus - New England Identify Route 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 best?

One could find flaws in the Patriots, Denver and Indianapolis actually for feasting on the lesser sides, with just five of their combined twenty-four victories achieved against teams with a winning record - and one of those was the Colts 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 Bay to their prime time win in Orchard Park appears to be a declaration

Their two defeats occurred in new head coach Mike Vrabel's first three contests, with seven consecutive wins, similar to the Broncos, from that point - but defeating Baker Mayfield after the Bucs had a bye to prepare was huge

Drake Maye's Most Valuable Player credentials continue to be discussed, and he definitely earns credit for bravery after absorbing some savage hits in Tampa but persevering to steer his team to victory

The defense is solid and first-year running back TreVeyon Henderson exploded on game day with 147 rushing yards and two exciting touchdowns of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - establishing himself as just the fifth different ball carrier 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 due to their remaining opponents - which includes just one game against a successful opponent, although a huge one against the Bills

Visiting the Ravens is also tough, but the Broncos have it more difficult in the AFC West division with the Kansas City to face two times, the Chargers (who might also challenge for top seed but encounter the identical challenge) and also the Green Bay on the schedule

The Colts also play the Chiefs, and have the Seahawks, San Francisco and two games with the 5-4 Jacksonville to face. There is a long way to travel but the opportunity is available for a surprise top seed in the American Football Conference

Coming Up - Rams & Seahawks Prepare for Next Week Clash

Two teams with solid claims to be superior to all of the three 8-2 sides are National Football Conference West rivals the Seahawks and Rams, who each scored 40 burgers to go to 7-2 ahead of the upcoming Hollywood blockbuster game between the two in Los Angeles

They've both secured four victories in a row, have signal callers in Matthew Stafford and Darnold playing at an high standard (although Sam Darnold had ball security problems on game day) with top receivers, and defenses giving up fewer than twenty points a contest

Each could easily be undefeated as too - especially the Rams as their two defeats occurred in extra time against the San Francisco and then that agonising loss in Philly when they had a potentially winning field goal with the final play deflected and returned by the Eagles for a score

Seattle also lost to the 49ers, with a late touchdown in week one, before falling to the final play of the game against the Tampa Bay - so they are genuinely two of the best sides in the NFL

The next matchup on Sunday could be the most exciting of the season to date

Top Performer - Taylor

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