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Week 10 again delivered, with a huge upset for the Bills demonstrating the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' mantra that draws so many fans into the National Football League

This outcome could have created opportunities for the Patriots to move back into a leading position they used to occupy, with a remaining games that gives them an advantage over their eight and two competitors

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

Analysis - Just a Bad Day for Buffalo?

Was it just an emotional comedown from defeating Kansas City last week or something more? This remains the question for the Bills to address

The Buffalo squad had secured seven victories in a row against Miami but were second best from the start as the Miami team 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 period and initial scoring in the fourth - admittedly Miami had ten days to prepare but it was nonetheless a significant failure produced by one of the NFL's top offences

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

Containing the league's best rushing attack was also key, with James Cook and teammates registering just eighty-six yards, their lowest of the year and slightly more than fifty percent their 161.5 yard average

Additionally there were the three critical turnovers, and the two from Josh Allen in particular. An pass caught by defense in the end zone meaning a nine minute drive yielded no points, and his final quarter fumble that the Dolphins turned into seven points just later

It was classic 'old Buffalo' as they shot themselves in the foot, getting into a hole on defense and Josh Allen attempting to overcompensate to dig his team from the situation - rather than the composed, disciplined, balanced Bills we've seen this year

The Dolphins have served up a bit of everything this year so the verdict is uncertain on whether this is the beginning of something, but for the Bills they'll require an instant response in a tough game against the Buccaneers in week 11 as the Patriots are sneaking into a comfortable advantage at the summit of the American Football Conference East

In Focus - Patriots Identify Route to Surprise Top Seed

Speaking of the Patriots, they're among three eight and two squads in the NFL, all American Football Conference sides, but are they the top team?

You can find flaws in the Patriots, Denver and the Colts really for dominating the lesser sides, with just five of their total 24 wins coming against opponents with a positive record - and one example was the Indianapolis defeating the Broncos

The Broncos beat the champion Eagles in Philly and are kings of the fourth-quarter while Indy can ride Jonathan Taylor, but the New England including Sunday's win in Tampa Bay to their prime time win in Orchard Park seems like a statement

Their two defeats occurred in recently appointed coach Vrabel's initial three contests, with seven straight victories, similar to Denver, since then - but taking down Mayfield after the Bucs had a bye to get ready was significant

Drake Maye's MVP claims continue to be discussed, and he definitely earns credit for bravery after taking some savage hits in Tampa Bay but persevering to steer his team to success

The defensive unit is reliable and first-year rusher Henderson burst onto the scene on game day with 147 rushing yards and two exciting scores of 55 and 69 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 favourites to end with the best record due to their remaining opponents - which features just one game against a successful opponent, although a significant contest against the Bills

Traveling to Baltimore is challenging too, but the Broncos have it more difficult in the AFC West with the Chiefs to play twice, the Los Angeles Chargers (who might also compete for first place but encounter the identical challenge) and also the Packers on the schedule

The Colts also face the Kansas City, and have the Seahawks, San Francisco 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

Coming Up - Los Angeles and Seattle Prepare for Next Week Clash

Both squads with solid claims to be better than all of the three eight and two sides are National Football Conference West opponents the Seattle and Rams, who each scored 40 burgers to reach 7-2 ahead of the upcoming Hollywood blockbuster meeting between the two in Los Angeles

They've both won four in a row, have quarterbacks in Matthew Stafford and Darnold playing at an high standard (although Sam Darnold had turnover issues on Sunday) with top receivers, and defenses allowing under 20 points a contest

Both could easily be undefeated as too - particularly the Los Angeles as their two defeats 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 returned by the Eagles for a score

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

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

Player of the Week - Jonathan Taylor

Taylor might be on for a record season after his incredible display in Germany - rushing for 244 rushing yards, scoring three scores and contributing another 42 {receiving yards