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

This outcome could have created 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 eight and two rivals

Meanwhile in the NFC the Seahawks and Rams had perfect results to arrange a monster clash next week, while our top performer is chasing records as well as the MVP award

Analysis - Just a Bad Day for Buffalo?

Was it just an emotional comedown from defeating Kansas City the previous week or a deeper issue? That's the question for the Buffalo team to address

The Buffalo squad had secured seven victories in a row against Miami but were second best from the beginning as the Miami team ran out 30-13 victors in an eye-opening result - and display

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only got the squad'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 nonetheless a massive egg laid by one of the NFL's best offenses

Tua Tagovailoa passed for two touchdowns but rusher Achane was the devastating difference, with 225 total yards and two touchdowns

Containing the NFL's top running game was also key, with James Cook and teammates registering just eighty-six yards, their lowest of the year and just over fifty percent their 161.5 yard average

Additionally there were the three crucial turnovers, and the two from Josh Allen specifically. An interception in the end zone resulting in a nine minute drive produced nothing, and his fourth-quarter fumble that the Dolphins turned into seven points just two plays

It was typical 'previous Bills teams' as they hurt themselves in the foot, falling into a deficit on defense and Josh Allen attempting to overcompensate to rescue his squad from the situation - not the composed, disciplined, balanced Bills we've seen this year

Miami have demonstrated a bit of everything this season so the verdict is uncertain on whether this is the start of a trend, but for Buffalo they'll need an immediate bounce-back in a tough game against Tampa Bay in week 11 as the Patriots are quietly moving into a nice lead at the summit of the American Football Conference East

In Focus - New England Identify Route to Surprise Top Seed

Speaking of the New England, they're among three different 8-2 teams in the NFL, all AFC sides, but could they be the best?

You can find flaws in the Patriots, Denver and Indianapolis really for feasting on the lesser sides, with just five of their combined twenty-four victories coming against opponents with a positive record - and one example was the Indianapolis defeating the Broncos

Denver defeated the champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are masters of the final quarter while Indy can ride Jonathan Taylor, but the Patriots including Sunday's win in Tampa to their prime time success in Buffalo appears to be a declaration

Their pair of losses occurred in new head coach Vrabel's initial three contests, with seven straight victories, just like the Broncos, since then - but taking down Baker Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a bye to prepare was significant

Drake Maye's MVP claims won't go away, and he certainly deserves point for bravery after taking some savage hits in Tampa but persevering to guide his team to success

The defense is solid and rookie rusher TreVeyon Henderson burst onto the scene on game day with 147 yards and two exhilerating scores of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - becoming just the fifth ball carrier to exceed 22mph this season on his initial touchdown

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

Traveling to the Ravens is also tough, but the Broncos have it even tougher in the AFC West division with the Chiefs to play twice, the Chargers (who could also compete for first place but face the identical challenge) and additionally the Green Bay on the schedule

The Colts also play the Kansas City, and have the Seattle, San Francisco and two matchups with the 5-4 Jaguars to face. There's a long way to go but the opportunity is available for a surprise top seed in the AFC

Next Week - Rams & Seahawks Set for Week 11 Showdown

Both squads with solid claims to be better than all of the three eight and two teams are National Football Conference West opponents the Seahawks and Rams, who each put up forty points to reach seven and two before next week's major game between the two in LA

Both have won four in a consecutive games, have signal callers in Matthew Stafford and Sam Darnold performing at an high standard (although Sam Darnold had turnover issues on Sunday) with excellent pass catchers, and defenses allowing fewer than twenty points a contest

Both could realistically be undefeated as too - especially the Rams as their pair of losses occurred in overtime against the 49ers and then that painful defeat in Philadelphia when they had a game-winning kick with the last kick blocked and returned by the Eagles for a touchdown

Seattle were also defeated to the 49ers, with a last-minute score in week one, before falling to the final play of the game against the Buccaneers - so they are genuinely among the best sides in the league

The upcoming game on Sunday could be the best of the season so far

Player of the Week - Jonathan Taylor

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