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Week 10 again delivered, with a major surprise for the Bills demonstrating the 'any given Sunday' mantra that draws so many people into the National Football League

This outcome may have opened things up for the New England Patriots to move back into a leading position they formerly held, with a remaining games that gives them an edge over their 8-2 rivals

Over in the National Football Conference the Seattle Seahawks and Rams had ideal outcomes to set up a major confrontation next week, while our top performer is chasing records as well as the Most Valuable Player award

The Breakdown - Just a Bad Day for Buffalo?

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

The Bills had secured seven victories in a consecutive games against the Dolphins but were outperformed from the start as the Miami team emerged as 30-13 winners in an eye-opening result - and display

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only got the team's initial first down in the third quarter and initial scoring in the final quarter - admittedly Miami had ten days to get ready but it was still a massive egg laid by one of the league's top offences

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

Containing the NFL's top running game was also key, with James Cook and company registering just eighty-six yards, their fewest of the season and slightly more than half their 161.5-yard season average

Then there were the three crucial ball losses, and the pair from Josh Allen in particular. An interception in the end zone resulting in a nine-minute drive yielded no points, and his fourth-quarter fumble that the Dolphins turned into seven points just two plays

It was classic 'old Buffalo' as they hurt themselves in the foot, getting into a hole on defensive side and Allen attempting to overcompensate to dig his team from the situation - not the calm, controlled, well-balanced Buffalo team we've witnessed this season

Miami have demonstrated a varied performances this year so the jury's out on whether this is the beginning of something, but for the Bills they'll require an immediate bounce-back in a difficult matchup against the Buccaneers in week 11 as the New England are quietly moving into a nice lead at the top of the American Football Conference East

In Focus - New England See Path to Surprise Top Seed

Regarding the New England, they're among three eight and two teams in the NFL, all American Football Conference teams, but could they be the best?

You can pick holes in New England, Denver and Indianapolis really for dominating the weaker opponents, with only five of their combined twenty-four victories achieved against opponents with a positive record - and one of those was the Indianapolis beating the Denver

The Broncos beat the champion Eagles in Philly and are kings of the fourth-quarter while Indianapolis can rely on Jonathan Taylor, but the Patriots including Sunday's victory in Tampa to their prime time win in Orchard Park appears to be a statement

Their pair of losses occurred in new head coach Vrabel's initial three contests, with seven consecutive victories, just like the Broncos, from that point - but taking down Baker Mayfield after the Bucs had a bye to prepare was huge

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

The defense is solid and first-year rusher Henderson burst onto the scene on game day with 147 yards and two exciting touchdowns of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - becoming just the fifth different runner to break 22 miles per hour this season on his initial touchdown

Although you can debate who 'the top team' is technically, the Patriots should be favourites to finish with the top record thanks to their remaining opponents - which includes just a single matchup against a successful opponent, albeit a significant contest against the Bills

Traveling to the Ravens is also tough, but the Broncos have it even tougher in the AFC West division with the Kansas City to play twice, the Chargers (who could also challenge for top seed but encounter the identical challenge) and also the Green Bay on the fixture list

The Colts also face the Chiefs, and have the Seattle, San Francisco and two matchups with the five and four Jaguars to face. There is a long way to go but the door is available for a surprise top seed in the American Football Conference

Coming Up - Rams & Seahawks Prepare for Week 11 Clash

Both squads with solid claims to be better than all of the three different eight and two teams are NFC West rivals the Seahawks and Los Angeles, who both put up 40 burgers to reach 7-2 before next week's major game between the two in Los Angeles

Both have secured four victories in a consecutive games, have quarterbacks in Stafford and Sam Darnold playing at an high standard (although Darnold had ball security problems on Sunday) with top receivers, and defensive units giving up under 20 points a contest

Both could easily be undefeated as well - especially the Los Angeles as their two defeats occurred in extra time against the San Francisco and then that painful defeat in Philly when they had a game-winning kick with the last kick blocked and returned by the Philadelphia for a touchdown

The Seahawks also lost to the 49ers, with a last-minute score in the opening week, before falling to the last kick of the contest against the Buccaneers - so they are truly two of the best sides in the league

The next matchup on Sunday could be the most exciting of the year so far

Top Performer - Taylor

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