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Week 10 once more provided excitement, with a huge upset for the Bills proving the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' saying that draws so many people into the National Football League

This outcome could have created things up for the Patriots to creep back into a top spot they used to occupy, with a remaining games that provides them an advantage over their 8-2 rivals

Over in the National Football Conference the 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 the Bills?

Could it simply have been an emotional comedown from defeating Kansas City last week or a deeper issue? This remains the question for the Buffalo team to answer

The Bills had won seven in a consecutive games against Miami but were second best from the beginning as the Miami team ran out 30-13 winners in an eye-opening result - and performance

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only got the squad's initial first down in the third quarter and first points in the fourth - yes Miami had ten days to get ready but it was nonetheless a significant failure laid by one of the NFL's best offenses

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

Containing the NFL's top rushing attack was crucial too, with Cook and teammates recording just 86 yards, their fewest of the year and slightly more than fifty percent their 161.5-yard season average

Additionally there were the three critical ball losses, and the two from Josh Allen specifically. An pass caught by defense in the scoring area meaning a nine minute possession yielded no points, and his fourth-quarter dropped ball that Miami converted to a touchdown just two plays

It was typical 'previous Bills teams' as they shot themselves in the foot, falling into a deficit on defensive side and Allen trying to overcompensate to dig his team from the situation - not the composed, disciplined, balanced Bills we've witnessed this season

Miami 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 difficult matchup against the Buccaneers next week as the New England are quietly moving into a comfortable advantage at the top of the American Football Conference East

In Focus - New England See Path to Unexpected First Place

Regarding the New England, they're among three 8-2 squads in the league, all AFC teams, but are they the best?

You can find flaws in New England, the Broncos and Indianapolis really for feasting on the weaker opponents, with only five of their combined twenty-four wins achieved against opponents with a positive record - and one of those was the Indianapolis beating the Broncos

Denver defeated the champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are kings of the fourth-quarter while Indy can ride Jonathan Taylor, but the Patriots including Sunday's win in Tampa to their prime time success in Orchard Park seems like a statement

Their two defeats came in recently appointed coach Vrabel's first three games, with seven straight wins, similar to the Broncos, from that point - but defeating Baker Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a week off to get ready was huge

Drake Maye's MVP claims continue to be discussed, and he certainly deserves credit for bravery after absorbing some savage hits in Tampa but persevering to guide his side to victory

The defensive unit is reliable and rookie running back Henderson exploded on game day with 147 rushing yards and two exciting scores of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - establishing himself as just the fifth ball carrier to break 22 miles per hour this season on his initial touchdown

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

Traveling to Baltimore is also tough, but the Broncos have it even tougher in the AFC West division with the Chiefs to play twice, the Los Angeles Chargers (who might also compete for first place but face the same problem) and additionally the Packers on the schedule

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

Next Week - Los Angeles and Seattle Set for Next Week Showdown

Two teams with strong arguments to be superior to all of the three 8-2 teams are National Football Conference West rivals the Seattle and Los Angeles, who each put up 40 burgers to reach 7-2 ahead of next week's major meeting between the pair in LA

Both have won four in a consecutive games, have signal callers in Stafford and Darnold performing at an elite level (although Sam Darnold had ball security problems on game day) with excellent pass catchers, and defenses allowing under 20 points a contest

Both could easily be without a loss as too - particularly the Los Angeles as their two defeats occurred in overtime against the 49ers and then that painful defeat in Philadelphia when they had a potentially winning kick with the final play deflected and returned by the Eagles for a touchdown

Seattle also lost to the 49ers, with a late touchdown in week one, before losing to the last kick of the game against the Buccaneers - so they're genuinely two of the best sides in the league

The next matchup on Sunday could be the best of the season so far

Top Performer - Jonathan Taylor

Jonathan Taylor could be on for a record season after his incredible display in Berlin - rushing for 244 yards, registering three scores and contributing another 42 {receiving yards