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Week 10 once more provided excitement, with a major surprise for the Buffalo Bills demonstrating the 'any given Sunday' saying that attracts so many fans into the NFL

This outcome could have created things up 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 8-2 rivals

Over in the NFC the Seattle Seahawks and Rams had perfect results to arrange a monster clash next week, while our player of the week is pursuing milestones as well as the Most Valuable Player award

The Breakdown - Simply an Off Day for Buffalo?

Could it simply have been an emotional letdown from defeating Kansas City the previous week or something more? That's the question for the Bills to answer

The Buffalo squad had secured seven victories in a consecutive games against Miami but were second best from the beginning as the Miami team ran out 30-13 winners in an surprising outcome - and performance

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only achieved the squad's initial first down in the third quarter and first points in the fourth - yes Miami had 10 days to prepare but it was still a massive egg laid by one of the league's top offences

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

Containing the league's best running game was also key, with Cook and teammates recording just 86 yards, their fewest of the season and just over fifty percent their 161.5-yard average

Then there were the three crucial turnovers, and the pair from Josh Allen in particular. An pass caught by defense in the end zone meaning a nine minute drive produced nothing, and his fourth-quarter dropped ball that the Dolphins turned into seven points just two plays

It was classic 'old Buffalo' as they shot themselves in the foot, getting into a deficit on defensive side and Allen trying to do too much to dig his team from the situation - not the calm, controlled, well-balanced Buffalo team we've seen this year

The Dolphins have demonstrated a bit of everything this year so the verdict is uncertain on if this is the start of something, but for Buffalo they'll need an instant response in a tough game against Tampa Bay in week 11 as the Patriots are quietly moving into a comfortable advantage at the top of the AFC East

In Focus - New England Identify Route to Surprise Top Seed

Regarding the New England, they're one of three eight and two squads in the league, all AFC sides, but are they the top team?

One could find flaws in New England, the Broncos and the Colts really for feasting on the weaker opponents, with only five of their total 24 wins coming against teams with a winning record - and one of those was the Indianapolis defeating the Broncos

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 win in Tampa Bay to their prime time success in Buffalo seems like a statement

Their pair of losses occurred in new head coach Mike Vrabel's initial three contests, with seven consecutive wins, similar to Denver, from that point - but taking down Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a bye to prepare was significant

Maye's MVP claims continue to be discussed, and he definitely deserves point for courage after taking some hard tackles in Tampa Bay but persevering to guide his team to victory

The defense is solid and first-year running back Henderson burst onto the scene on game day with 147 rushing yards and two exciting touchdowns of 55 and 69 yards - becoming just the fifth different ball carrier to exceed 22 miles per hour this year on his initial touchdown

While you can argue who 'the best' is statistically, the Pats should be favourites to finish with the best record due to their schedule - which includes just a single matchup against a winning team, albeit a significant contest against Buffalo

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

The Colts also face the Chiefs, and have the Seahawks, San Francisco and two matchups with the five and four Jacksonville to face. There is a considerable distance to travel but the opportunity is open for a surprise top seed in the AFC

Next Week - Rams & Seahawks Prepare for Week 11 Clash

Both squads with strong arguments to be better than all of the three different eight and two sides are National Football Conference West opponents the Seahawks and Rams, who both put up 40 burgers to reach 7-2 before next week's major meeting between the pair in LA

Both have won four in a consecutive games, have quarterbacks in Stafford and Darnold performing at an high standard (although Sam Darnold had ball security problems on Sunday) with top receivers, and defenses allowing under 20 points a contest

Both could easily be without a loss as well - particularly the Los Angeles as their pair of losses occurred in overtime against the San Francisco and then that agonising loss in Philly when they had a game-winning kick with the final play blocked and returned by the Eagles for a score

Seattle also lost to the 49ers, with a late touchdown in week one, before losing to the final play of the contest against the Buccaneers - so they are genuinely two of the best sides in the league

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

Player of the Week - Jonathan Taylor

Jonathan Taylor might be on for a record season after his remarkable performance in Berlin - running for 244 yards, scoring three scores and contributing an additional 42 {receiving yards