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The tenth week again delivered, with a huge upset for the Bills demonstrating the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' saying that attracts so many fans into the National Football League

That result could have created things up for the Patriots to creep back into a top spot they formerly held, with a remaining games that provides them an advantage over their eight and two rivals

Meanwhile in the National Football Conference the Seattle Seahawks and Rams had perfect results to set up a major confrontation in week 11, while our top performer is pursuing milestones as well as the Most Valuable Player award

Analysis - Simply an Off Day for the Bills?

Was it just an emotional comedown from beating the Chiefs last week or something more? This remains the question for the Buffalo team to answer

The Bills had won seven in a row against the Dolphins but were outperformed from the start as the Miami team ran out 30-13 victors in an eye-opening result - and performance

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only got the team's initial first down in the third quarter and first points in the fourth - admittedly the Dolphins had 10 days to get ready but it was nonetheless a significant failure produced by one of the NFL's top offences

Dolphins quarterback Tua threw two touchdowns but running back Achane was the game-changing factor, with 225 combined yards and two touchdowns

Containing the NFL's top rushing attack was crucial too, with James Cook and company recording just eighty-six yards, their lowest of the season and just over fifty percent their 161.5 yard season average

Additionally there were the three crucial turnovers, and the pair from Allen specifically. An pass caught by defense in the scoring area resulting in a nine minute drive produced nothing, and his final quarter fumble that Miami turned into seven points just two plays

It was classic 'old Buffalo' as they shot themselves in the foot, getting into a hole on defensive side and Josh Allen attempting to overcompensate to rescue his squad from the situation - rather than the calm, disciplined, well-balanced Bills we've seen this year

The Dolphins have demonstrated a varied performances this season so the verdict is uncertain on whether this is the beginning of something, but for Buffalo they'll need an immediate bounce-back in a difficult matchup against the Buccaneers next week as the Patriots are quietly moving into a comfortable advantage at the summit of the AFC East

Spotlight - New England See Path to Unexpected First Place

Speaking of the Patriots, they're among three different 8-2 squads in the NFL, all American Football Conference teams, but could they be the best?

You can pick holes in the Patriots, Denver and the Colts actually for dominating the lesser sides, with just five of their total twenty-four wins achieved against opponents with a winning record - and one of those was the Indianapolis defeating the Broncos

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

Their pair of losses came in new head coach Mike Vrabel's initial three games, with seven straight wins, just like the Broncos, since then - but defeating Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a bye to prepare was significant

Maye's MVP claims won't go away, and he definitely earns point for bravery after absorbing some savage hits in Tampa but hanging in there to steer his side to victory

The defensive unit is reliable and first-year rusher TreVeyon Henderson burst onto the scene on game day with 147 yards and two exciting scores of 55 and 69 yards - becoming just the fifth different runner to exceed 22 miles per hour this season on his initial touchdown

Although you can argue who 'the best' is statistically, the Patriots should be favorites to end with the top record due to their schedule - which includes just a single matchup against a successful opponent, although a significant contest against the Bills

Traveling to the Ravens is also tough, but Denver have it more difficult in the AFC West with the Chiefs to play twice, the Los Angeles Chargers (who might also challenge for top seed but encounter the identical challenge) and also the Packers on the schedule

The Colts also face the Chiefs, and have the Seattle, 49ers and two games with the 5-4 Jacksonville to contend with. There's a considerable distance to travel but the door is open for a surprise top seed in the AFC

Coming Up - Rams & Seahawks Set for Week 11 Clash

Two teams with solid claims to be better than all of the three different eight and two teams are NFC West opponents the Seahawks and Rams, who both put up forty points to reach seven and two ahead of the upcoming Hollywood blockbuster game between the pair in Los Angeles

Both have secured four victories in a consecutive games, have signal callers in Stafford and Sam Darnold performing at an elite level (although Darnold had ball security problems on Sunday) with top receivers, and defenses giving up under 20 points a game

Each could easily be without a loss as well - particularly the Los Angeles as their two defeats came in extra time against the San Francisco and then that agonising loss in Philadelphia when they had a potentially winning kick with the final play blocked and returned by the Eagles for a touchdown

The Seahawks were also defeated to the 49ers, with a late touchdown in the opening week, before losing to the last kick of the game against the Tampa Bay - so they are truly two of the best sides in the NFL

The upcoming game on Sunday could be the most exciting of the year so far

Top Performer - Jonathan Taylor

Taylor could be on for a record season after his incredible display in Germany - running for 244 yards, registering three touchdowns and adding another forty-two {receiving yards