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Week 10 once more provided excitement, with a major surprise for the Bills demonstrating the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' saying 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 formerly held, with a remaining games that gives them an edge over their eight and two competitors

Over in the NFC the Seattle Seahawks and Rams had ideal outcomes to set up a major confrontation next week, while our top performer is pursuing milestones as well as the MVP award

Analysis - Just a Bad Day for the Bills?

Was it just an emotional letdown from defeating Kansas City the previous week or a deeper issue? This remains the question for the Buffalo team to address

The Buffalo squad had won seven in a consecutive games against the Dolphins but were second best from the beginning as the Dolphins ran out 30-13 winners in an surprising result - and performance

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 nonetheless a significant failure laid by one of the league's top offences

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

Containing the league's best running game was also key, with James Cook and company registering just 86 yards, their lowest of the season and just over fifty percent their 161.5-yard season average

Then there were the three crucial turnovers, and the two from Josh Allen in particular. An interception in the scoring area resulting in a nine minute possession yielded no points, and his final quarter dropped ball that the Dolphins converted to seven points just two plays

It was typical 'previous Bills teams' as they hurt themselves in the foot, getting into a hole on defense and Josh Allen attempting to overcompensate to dig his team from the situation - not the composed, controlled, well-balanced Buffalo team we've witnessed this year

The Dolphins have demonstrated a varied performances this season so the verdict is uncertain on if this is the beginning of a trend, but for Buffalo they'll require an immediate bounce-back in a tough game against Tampa Bay in week 11 as the New England are quietly moving into a comfortable advantage at the summit of the AFC East

In Focus - Patriots Identify Route to Unexpected First Place

Speaking of the New England, they're one of three different eight and two teams in the NFL, all AFC sides, but are they the top team?

One could pick holes in the Patriots, Denver and Indianapolis actually for feasting on the lesser sides, with only five of their combined 24 victories achieved against opponents with a positive record - and one of those was the Indianapolis defeating the Broncos

The Broncos beat the champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are masters of the final quarter while Indianapolis can rely on Jonathan Taylor, but the New England adding Sunday's victory in Tampa to their primtime success in Buffalo seems like a statement

Their pair of losses came in recently appointed coach Vrabel's first three contests, with seven consecutive victories, similar to Denver, from that point - but taking down Mayfield after the Bucs had a week off to get ready was huge

Maye's Most Valuable Player credentials continue to be discussed, and he definitely earns point for bravery after taking some savage hits in Tampa Bay but hanging in there to guide his side to success

The defensive unit is solid and rookie running back Henderson exploded on Sunday with 147 yards and two exhilerating touchdowns of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - becoming just the fifth different ball carrier to break 22mph this year on his first score

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

Traveling to Baltimore is also tough, but the Broncos have it more difficult in the AFC West with the Chiefs to play twice, the Chargers (who could also challenge for first place but encounter the same problem) and also the Green Bay on the fixture list

The Colts also face the Chiefs, and have the Seahawks, 49ers and two matchups with the 5-4 Jacksonville to contend with. There is a long way to go but the opportunity is available for a surprise number one position in the AFC

Next Week - Los Angeles and Seattle Set for Week 11 Showdown

Both squads with solid claims to be better than all of the three eight and two teams are NFC West opponents the Seattle and Rams, who each scored forty points to go to 7-2 before the upcoming major meeting between the pair in LA

They've both won four in a row, have signal callers in Matthew Stafford and Sam Darnold performing at an high standard (although Darnold had turnover issues on Sunday) with top receivers, and defenses allowing under 20 points a contest

Both could easily be undefeated as well - particularly the Rams as their two defeats occurred in extra time against the 49ers and then that painful defeat in Philadelphia when they had a potentially winning kick with the final play deflected and run back by the Philadelphia for a touchdown

The Seahawks also lost to San Francisco, with a late touchdown in week one, before losing to the last kick of the contest against the Buccaneers - so they are truly two of the best sides in the league

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

Top Performer - Jonathan Taylor

Taylor could be on for a record season after his remarkable performance in Germany - rushing for 244 rushing yards, scoring three touchdowns and contributing another 42 {receiving yards