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Week 10 again delivered, with a huge upset for the Bills proving the 'any given Sunday' mantra that draws so many people into the NFL

That result could have created opportunities for the Patriots to creep back into a top spot they formerly held, with a schedule that provides them an edge over their 8-2 competitors

Over in the NFC the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams had perfect results to set up a monster clash in week 11, while our top performer is chasing records as well as the Most Valuable Player award

The Breakdown - Just a Bad Day for the Bills?

Was it just an emotional comedown from defeating Kansas City the previous week or something more? This remains the question for the Buffalo team to address

The Buffalo squad had won seven in a consecutive games against Miami but were outperformed from the start as the Miami team emerged as 30-13 winners in an surprising result - and display

MVP Josh Allen only achieved the squad's opening first down in the third quarter and initial scoring in the fourth - yes Miami had 10 days to get ready but it was still a massive egg laid by one of the league's top offences

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

Containing the NFL's top running game was also key, with Cook and company recording just eighty-six yards, their lowest of the season and just over half their 161.5-yard average

Then there were the three critical turnovers, and the two from Allen specifically. An pass caught by defense in the end zone resulting in a nine-minute drive yielded no points, and his fourth-quarter fumble that the Dolphins converted to a touchdown just two plays

It was typical 'old Buffalo' as they shot themselves in the foot, falling into a hole on defensive side and Josh Allen trying to overcompensate to rescue his squad out of it - not the calm, controlled, balanced Buffalo team we've seen this season

Miami have demonstrated a bit of everything this season so the verdict is uncertain on if this is the start of a trend, but for Buffalo they'll require an immediate bounce-back in a difficult matchup against the Buccaneers in week 11 as the Patriots are sneaking into a nice lead at the top of the American Football Conference East

In Focus - New England Identify Route to Unexpected First Place

Speaking of the Patriots, they're one of three different eight and two squads in the league, all American Football Conference teams, but could they be the best?

One could find flaws in the Patriots, Denver and the Colts actually for feasting on the lesser sides, with only five of their combined 24 victories achieved against opponents with a winning record - and one example was the Colts defeating the Denver

The Broncos defeated the champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are kings of the final quarter while Indianapolis can rely on Taylor, but the New England including Sunday's victory in Tampa Bay to their prime time success in Buffalo seems like a declaration

Their two defeats came in recently appointed coach Vrabel's initial three games, with seven consecutive victories, just like Denver, from that point - but defeating Baker Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a bye to get ready was huge

Drake Maye's Most Valuable Player credentials won't go away, and he definitely deserves point for bravery after absorbing some savage hits in Tampa Bay but hanging in there to steer his team to success

The defensive unit is solid and first-year running back TreVeyon Henderson burst onto the scene on Sunday with 147 yards and two exciting touchdowns of 55 and 69 yards - becoming just the fifth different ball carrier to break 22mph this season on his initial touchdown

Although you can debate who 'the best' is statistically, the Patriots should be favorites to end with the best record due to their remaining opponents - which features just a single matchup against a successful opponent, albeit a significant contest against the Bills

Visiting the Ravens is challenging too, but the Broncos have it even tougher in the AFC West division with the Kansas City to play twice, the Los Angeles Chargers (who could also challenge for top seed but encounter the identical challenge) and additionally the Packers on the schedule

The Colts also face the Chiefs, and have the Seahawks, 49ers and two games with the 5-4 Jaguars to face. There is a long way to go but the opportunity is open for a shock number one position in the American Football Conference

Coming Up - Los Angeles and Seattle Set for Next Week Showdown

Two teams with strong arguments to be superior to all of the three different eight and two sides are National Football Conference West opponents the Seahawks and Los Angeles, who each put up 40 burgers to go to seven and two ahead of next week's major game between the pair in Los Angeles

They've both secured four victories in a row, have signal callers in Stafford and Darnold playing at an high standard (although Darnold had turnover issues on game day) with top receivers, and defensive units allowing under 20 points a game

Each could realistically be without a loss as well - especially the Rams as their pair of losses came in overtime against the San Francisco and then that painful defeat in Philadelphia when they had a potentially winning field goal with the last kick blocked and run back by the Eagles for a score

Seattle were also defeated to the 49ers, with a late touchdown in week one, before losing to the last kick of the game against the Buccaneers - so they are genuinely two of the top teams in the league

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

Top Performer - Jonathan Taylor

Taylor could be on for a record season after his incredible display in Germany - running for 244 rushing yards, scoring three scores and adding another 42 {receiving yards