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The tenth week once more provided excitement, with a major surprise for the Buffalo Bills proving the 'any given Sunday' mantra that draws so many people into the NFL

That result may have opened things up for the New England Patriots to move back into a leading position they used to occupy, with a remaining games that provides them an advantage over their 8-2 rivals

Over in the NFC the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams had perfect results to arrange a major confrontation in week 11, while our player of the week is pursuing milestones as well as the MVP award

Analysis - Simply an Off Day for the Bills?

Could it simply have been an emotional comedown from beating the Chiefs last week or a deeper issue? This remains the question for the Bills to answer

The Buffalo squad had secured seven victories in a row against Miami but were outperformed from the start as the Miami team ran out 30-13 victors in an surprising outcome - and display

MVP Josh Allen only got the squad's opening first down in the third quarter and first points in the fourth - admittedly the Dolphins 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 Achane was the devastating difference, with 225 total yards and two scores

Containing the league's best rushing attack was crucial too, with Cook and company registering just eighty-six yards, their lowest of the year and slightly more than fifty percent their 161.5-yard season average

Additionally there were the three critical turnovers, and the pair 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 fumble that Miami converted to seven points just two plays

It was classic 'old Buffalo' as they shot themselves in the foot, getting into a hole on defensive side and Allen trying to overcompensate to dig his team out of it - rather than the composed, disciplined, well-balanced Bills we've seen this season

The Dolphins have served up a varied performances this season so the verdict is uncertain on if this is the start of a trend, but for the Bills they'll need an instant response in a difficult matchup against Tampa Bay next week as the Patriots are quietly moving into a nice lead at the summit of the AFC East

In Focus - New England See Path to Surprise Top Seed

Speaking of the New England, they're among three different eight and two squads in the league, all AFC sides, but could they be the best?

You can find flaws in the Patriots, Denver and Indianapolis actually for dominating the lesser sides, with just five of their total 24 victories achieved against opponents with a winning record - and one example was the Indianapolis defeating the Broncos

Denver beat the champion Eagles in Philly and are kings of the fourth-quarter while Indy can ride Taylor, but the Patriots adding Sunday's victory in Tampa Bay to their primtime win in Orchard Park seems like a declaration

Their two defeats occurred in new head coach Mike Vrabel's initial three games, with seven straight victories, just like Denver, from that point - but taking down Baker Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a bye to get ready was huge

Maye's Most Valuable Player credentials continue to be discussed, and he definitely deserves point for courage after taking some hard tackles in Tampa but persevering to guide his team to victory

The defense is solid and rookie rusher TreVeyon Henderson burst onto the scene on game day with 147 yards and two exciting scores of 55 and 69 yards - establishing himself as just the fifth different ball carrier to exceed 22mph this year on his first score

Although you can argue who 'the top team' is technically, the Pats should be favourites to finish with the top record thanks to their schedule - which features just a single matchup against a winning team, although a huge one against the Bills

Traveling to Baltimore is also tough, but Denver have it even tougher in the AFC West with the Kansas City to play twice, the Chargers (who might also challenge for top seed but face the identical challenge) and additionally the Green Bay on the fixture list

The Indianapolis also play the Chiefs, and have the Seattle, 49ers and two matchups with the 5-4 Jacksonville to face. There is a considerable distance to go but the door is open for a shock number one position in the AFC

Next Week - Los Angeles and Seattle Prepare for Week 11 Clash

Both squads with solid claims to be better than all of the three 8-2 sides are National Football Conference West opponents the Seahawks and Los Angeles, who both scored 40 burgers to reach seven and two ahead of the upcoming major game between the two in Los Angeles

Both have secured four victories in a row, have quarterbacks in Matthew Stafford and Darnold playing at an high standard (although Darnold had turnover issues on Sunday) with excellent pass catchers, and defensive units allowing fewer than twenty points a game

Each could realistically be without a loss as well - especially the Rams as their two defeats occurred in extra time against the San Francisco and then that agonising loss in Philly when they had a potentially winning kick with the final play blocked and returned by the Philadelphia for a touchdown

The Seahawks also lost to the 49ers, with a late touchdown in the opening week, before losing to the final play of the game against the Buccaneers - so they are genuinely among the top teams in the NFL

The next matchup on Sunday could be the best of the year to date

Player of the Week - Jonathan Taylor

Jonathan Taylor might be on for a historic year after his incredible display in Berlin - rushing for 244 yards, scoring three touchdowns and adding an additional 42 {receiving yards