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Week 10 again delivered, with a major surprise for the Bills proving the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' mantra that attracts so many fans into the NFL

That result could have created things up for the New England Patriots to move back into a top spot they formerly held, with a schedule that gives them an edge over their eight and two competitors

Over in the National Football Conference the Seahawks and Rams had ideal outcomes to set up a major confrontation in week 11, while our top performer is pursuing milestones as well as the Most Valuable Player award

Analysis - Simply an Off Day for the Bills?

Could it simply have been an emotional letdown from defeating Kansas City last week or a deeper issue? This remains the question for the Bills to address

The Buffalo squad had won seven in a row against the Dolphins but were second best from the start as the Dolphins ran out 30-13 victors in an eye-opening result - and display

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

Tua Tagovailoa threw two scores but running back Achane was the game-changing factor, with 225 total yards and two touchdowns

Containing the league's best rushing attack was also key, with Cook and company recording just 86 yards, their lowest of the year and just over fifty percent their 161.5-yard average

Then there were the three crucial ball losses, and the pair from Allen specifically. An interception in the scoring area resulting in a nine minute possession yielded no points, and his final quarter fumble that the Dolphins turned into a touchdown just later

It was classic 'old Buffalo' as they shot themselves in the foot, falling into a hole on defensive side and Josh Allen trying to overcompensate to dig his team from the situation - rather than the composed, disciplined, balanced Buffalo team we've witnessed this year

The Dolphins have demonstrated a varied performances this year so the jury's out on whether this is the start of a trend, but for the Bills they'll need an immediate bounce-back in a tough game against the Buccaneers next week as the New England are sneaking into a comfortable advantage at the top of the American Football Conference East

In Focus - New England Identify Route to Surprise Top Seed

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

You can find flaws in New England, Denver and Indianapolis really for feasting on the lesser sides, with only five of their total 24 wins achieved against teams with a positive record - and one example was the Indianapolis beating the Broncos

Denver defeated the champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are masters of the fourth-quarter while Indy can rely on Jonathan Taylor, but the New England adding Sunday's win in Tampa to their prime time win in Orchard Park appears to be a declaration

Their pair of losses came in recently appointed coach Mike Vrabel's initial three games, with seven straight wins, similar to the Broncos, from that point - but taking down Baker Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a week off to prepare was significant

Maye's Most Valuable Player credentials continue to be discussed, and he certainly earns point for courage after taking some savage hits in Tampa Bay but persevering to steer his team to victory

The defense is solid and rookie rusher Henderson exploded on game day with 147 rushing yards and two exhilerating touchdowns of 55 and 69 yards - becoming just the fifth different ball carrier to exceed 22mph this season on his first score

While you can argue who 'the top team' is technically, the Pats should be favorites to finish with the top record due to their remaining opponents - which features just a single matchup against a successful opponent, although a huge one against the Bills

Visiting Baltimore is also tough, but Denver have it more difficult in the AFC West division with the Chiefs to face two times, the Los Angeles Chargers (who could also challenge for first place but encounter the same problem) and also the Green Bay on the schedule

The Colts also face the Chiefs, and have the Seahawks, San Francisco and two matchups with the five and four Jaguars to contend with. There's a long way to travel but the opportunity is available for a surprise top seed in the American Football Conference

Next Week - Rams & Seahawks Set for Next Week Clash

Both squads with solid claims to be better than all of the three different eight and two teams are NFC West opponents the Seahawks and Rams, who both scored 40 burgers to go to 7-2 ahead of next week's Hollywood blockbuster meeting between the two in LA

Both have won four in a row, have signal callers in Matthew Stafford and Sam Darnold performing at an high standard (although Sam Darnold had ball security problems on Sunday) with excellent pass catchers, and defensive units allowing under 20 points a contest

Both could realistically be without a loss as well - particularly the Los Angeles as their pair of losses occurred in overtime against the 49ers and then that painful defeat in Philly when they had a game-winning field goal with the last kick blocked and returned by the Philadelphia for a score

The Seahawks also lost to the 49ers, with a last-minute score in the opening week, before losing to the final play of the contest against the Tampa Bay - so they're truly among the top teams in the league

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

Top Performer - Jonathan Taylor

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