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Week 10 once more provided excitement, with a huge upset for the Bills proving the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' mantra that draws so many fans into the National Football League

This outcome may have opened opportunities for the New England Patriots to creep back into a top spot they used to occupy, with a schedule that provides them an edge over their eight and two competitors

Meanwhile in the NFC the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams had ideal outcomes to set up a major confrontation next week, while our top performer is pursuing milestones as well as the Most Valuable Player award

Analysis - Just a Bad Day for the Bills?

Was it just an emotional comedown from beating the Chiefs the previous week or something more? This remains the question for the Bills to address

The Buffalo squad had secured seven victories in a consecutive games against the Dolphins but were second best from the start as the Dolphins ran out 30-13 winners in an eye-opening outcome - and display

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only achieved the squad's opening first down in the third period and first points in the final quarter - yes the Dolphins had ten days to prepare but it was nonetheless a significant failure laid by one of the NFL's best offenses

Tua Tagovailoa passed for two scores but rusher Achane was the devastating difference, with 225 combined yards and two touchdowns

Containing the NFL's top rushing attack was crucial too, with James Cook and company recording just eighty-six 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 pair from Allen specifically. An pass caught by defense in the end zone meaning a nine minute drive produced nothing, and his final quarter dropped ball that Miami turned into a touchdown just later

It was typical 'previous Bills teams' as they hurt themselves in the foot, falling into a hole on defense and Josh Allen trying to overcompensate to dig his team out of it - not the calm, controlled, well-balanced Bills we've seen this season

The Dolphins have served up a varied performances this year so the jury's out on whether 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 Patriots are quietly moving into a nice lead at the summit of the AFC East

Spotlight - New England See Path to Unexpected First Place

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

You can find flaws in the Patriots, Denver and the Colts actually for feasting on the lesser sides, with only five of their combined twenty-four victories coming against opponents with a positive record - and one of those was the Colts defeating the Denver

The Broncos beat the reigning champion Eagles in Philly and are masters of the fourth-quarter while Indianapolis can rely on Taylor, but the New England adding Sunday's win in Tampa to their prime time win in Buffalo seems like a declaration

Their pair of losses came in recently appointed coach Vrabel's first three games, with seven consecutive victories, just like Denver, from that point - but taking down Baker Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a bye to prepare was significant

Maye's MVP claims won't go away, and he certainly deserves point for courage after taking some hard tackles in Tampa but persevering to guide his side to victory

The defense is solid and first-year rusher Henderson exploded on Sunday with 147 rushing yards and two exhilerating touchdowns of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - establishing himself as just the fifth different ball carrier to break 22mph this season on his first score

While you can debate who 'the best' is statistically, the Pats should be favourites to end with the best record due to their schedule - which includes just one game against a winning team, although a huge one against Buffalo

Visiting the Ravens is challenging too, but Denver have it more difficult in the AFC West with the Kansas City to play twice, the Chargers (who could also compete for first place but face the identical challenge) and additionally the Packers on the fixture list

The Indianapolis also face the Chiefs, and have the Seattle, 49ers and two matchups with the five and four Jacksonville to contend with. There's a long way to travel but the opportunity is open for a surprise number one position in the AFC

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

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 scored forty points to reach 7-2 before the upcoming Hollywood blockbuster meeting between the pair in LA

Both have secured four victories in a row, have signal callers in Matthew Stafford and Darnold performing at an elite level (although Darnold had turnover issues on game day) with excellent pass catchers, and defensive units allowing under 20 points a contest

Both could easily be undefeated as well - especially the Rams as their pair of losses came in overtime against the San Francisco and then that agonising loss in Philly when they had a game-winning field goal with the final play blocked and run back by the Eagles for a touchdown

The Seahawks also lost to San Francisco, with a late touchdown in week one, before losing to the final play of the contest against the Tampa Bay - so they are genuinely two of the best sides in the league

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

Player of the Week - Jonathan Taylor

Taylor could be on for a historic year after his incredible display in Germany - rushing for 244 yards, scoring three touchdowns and contributing another forty-two {receiving yards