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The tenth week again delivered, with a major surprise for the Buffalo Bills proving the 'any given Sunday' saying that draws so many people into the NFL

This outcome could have created things up for the Patriots to move back into a top spot they formerly held, with a schedule that provides them an advantage over their eight and two rivals

Over in the National Football Conference the Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams had ideal outcomes to arrange a major confrontation in week 11, while our player of the week 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 defeating Kansas City last week or something more? That's the question for the Buffalo team to address

The Bills had won seven in a row against Miami but were outperformed from the start as the Miami team emerged as 30-13 victors in an surprising outcome - and display

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only achieved the squad's opening first down in the third quarter and first points in the fourth - 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 threw two scores but running back Achane was the devastating difference, with 225 total yards and two touchdowns

Containing the league's best rushing attack was crucial too, with Cook and teammates recording just 86 yards, their lowest of the year and slightly more than half their 161.5-yard average

Then there were the three critical turnovers, and the two from Josh Allen in particular. An interception in the end zone resulting in a nine minute drive produced nothing, and his fourth-quarter dropped ball that the Dolphins converted to seven points just two plays

It was typical 'previous Bills teams' as they shot themselves in the foot, falling into a hole on defensive side and Josh Allen attempting to do too much to dig his team out of it - rather than the calm, controlled, balanced Buffalo team we've witnessed this season

The Dolphins have demonstrated a bit of everything this season so the verdict is uncertain on whether this is the beginning of something, but for the Bills they'll need an instant response in a difficult matchup against Tampa Bay in week 11 as the New England are quietly moving into a comfortable advantage at the top of the American Football Conference East

In Focus - New England Identify Route to Unexpected First Place

Regarding the New England, they're one of three eight and two teams in the NFL, all American Football Conference sides, but are they the top team?

One could find flaws in the Patriots, Denver and Indianapolis actually for dominating the lesser sides, with just five of their total twenty-four victories achieved against opponents with a positive record - and one of those was the Colts beating the Broncos

Denver defeated the champion Eagles in Philly and are kings of the final quarter while Indianapolis can ride Taylor, but the Patriots adding Sunday's victory in Tampa to their prime time success in Buffalo seems like a statement

Their pair of losses came in new head coach Mike Vrabel's first three games, with seven straight wins, similar to the Broncos, from that point - but defeating Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a bye to prepare was significant

Maye's Most Valuable Player credentials won't go away, and he definitely deserves credit for bravery after taking some hard tackles in Tampa Bay but hanging in there to guide his side to victory

The defense is reliable and rookie rusher Henderson exploded on Sunday with 147 rushing yards and two exciting scores of 55 and 69 yards - establishing himself as just the fifth different runner to break 22mph this year on his first score

Although you can debate who 'the best' is technically, the Patriots should be favorites to end with the best record thanks to their schedule - which includes just a single matchup against a successful opponent, albeit a huge one against the Bills

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

The Indianapolis also play the Kansas City, and have the Seahawks, 49ers and two games with the 5-4 Jaguars to contend with. There is a considerable distance to go but the opportunity is available for a shock top seed in the AFC

Coming Up - Rams & Seahawks Prepare for Week 11 Clash

Two teams with solid claims to be superior to all of the three 8-2 teams are NFC West opponents the Seahawks and Rams, who both put up forty points to reach seven and two ahead of next week's major game between the two in Los Angeles

Both have secured four victories in a consecutive games, have quarterbacks in Matthew Stafford and Darnold performing at an elite level (although Sam Darnold had turnover issues on Sunday) with excellent pass catchers, and defensive units allowing fewer than twenty points a game

Both could easily be without a loss as too - especially the Los Angeles 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 run back by the Philadelphia for a touchdown

The Seahawks were also defeated to the 49ers, with a late touchdown in week one, before losing to the final play of the game against the Tampa Bay - so they're genuinely two of the top teams in the league

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

Player of the Week - Taylor

Jonathan Taylor could be on for a record season after his remarkable performance in Berlin - running for 244 rushing yards, scoring three scores and adding another 42 {receiving yards