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Week 10 again delivered, with a huge upset for the Buffalo Bills proving the 'any given Sunday' mantra that attracts so many people into the NFL

That result may have opened things up for the Patriots to creep back into a leading position they used to occupy, with a remaining games that gives them an edge over their eight and two competitors

Meanwhile in the NFC the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams had ideal outcomes to set up a monster clash in week 11, while our top performer is pursuing milestones as well as the MVP award

Analysis - Simply an Off Day for the Bills?

Was it just an emotional letdown from defeating Kansas City last week or a deeper issue? That's the question for the Bills to address

The Bills had won seven in a consecutive games against Miami but were second best from the beginning as the Dolphins ran out 30-13 victors in an surprising result - and display

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only got the team's initial first down in the third period and initial scoring in the final quarter - admittedly Miami had 10 days to prepare but it was still a significant failure laid by one of the NFL's top offences

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

Bottling up the league's best rushing attack was also key, with James Cook and teammates recording just 86 yards, their lowest of the year and just over half their 161.5-yard season average

Additionally there were the three critical turnovers, and the pair from Josh Allen in particular. An pass caught by defense in the end zone resulting in a nine minute possession produced nothing, and his final quarter dropped ball that Miami turned into seven points just later

It was classic 'old Buffalo' as they shot themselves in the foot, falling into a deficit on defense and Josh Allen trying to do too much to dig his team from the situation - rather than the composed, disciplined, well-balanced Bills we've seen this year

The Dolphins have demonstrated a bit of everything this year so the verdict is uncertain on whether this is the start of something, 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 top of the AFC East

Spotlight - New England See Path to Unexpected First Place

Speaking of the New England, they're one of three eight and two teams in the league, all AFC teams, but could they be the best?

One could find flaws in the Patriots, the Broncos and Indianapolis really for dominating the lesser sides, with just five of their combined twenty-four wins coming against teams with a winning record - and one of those was the Indianapolis beating the Broncos

The Broncos beat the champion Eagles in Philly and are masters of the final 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 appears to be a statement

Their two defeats came in new head coach Vrabel's initial three contests, with seven consecutive wins, similar to the Broncos, since then - but defeating Baker Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a bye to get ready was significant

Drake Maye's MVP claims continue to be discussed, and he definitely earns credit for courage after absorbing some savage hits in Tampa Bay but hanging in there to steer his team to victory

The defensive unit is solid and first-year rusher Henderson burst onto the scene on Sunday with 147 rushing yards and two exhilerating scores of 55 and 69 yards - becoming just the fifth different runner to exceed 22 miles per hour this season on his first score

While you can debate who 'the top team' is statistically, the Pats should be favourites to end with the top record due to their schedule - which features just a single matchup against a winning team, although a significant contest against the Bills

Traveling to the Ravens is challenging too, but the Broncos have it more difficult in the AFC West division with the Chiefs to face two times, the Chargers (who might also compete for top seed but face the identical challenge) and additionally the Packers on the schedule

The Colts also face the Chiefs, and have the Seattle, 49ers and two matchups with the five and four Jacksonville to face. There's a long way to travel but the opportunity is available for a shock top seed in the AFC

Next Week - Rams & Seahawks Prepare for Next Week Showdown

Two teams with strong arguments to be superior to all of the three eight and two teams are NFC West opponents the Seattle and Los Angeles, who each put up 40 burgers to go to seven and two before next week's Hollywood blockbuster meeting between the two in LA

Both have won four in a consecutive games, have quarterbacks in Matthew Stafford and Darnold performing at an high standard (although Darnold had turnover issues on Sunday) with excellent pass catchers, and defenses allowing under 20 points a contest

Each could easily be undefeated as too - particularly the Los Angeles as their pair of losses occurred in extra time against the 49ers and then that agonising loss in Philly when they had a game-winning kick with the last kick deflected and run back by the Philadelphia for a score

Seattle also lost to San Francisco, with a last-minute score in the opening week, before falling to the last kick of the game against the Buccaneers - so they're genuinely two of the best sides in the NFL

The upcoming game on Sunday could be the most exciting of the year to date

Player of the Week - Taylor

Jonathan Taylor could be on for a historic year after his incredible display in Berlin - rushing for 244 yards, registering three touchdowns and adding another 42 {receiving yards