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The tenth week again delivered, with a huge upset for the Bills proving the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' saying that draws so many fans into the NFL

This outcome may have opened things up for the Patriots to move back into a top spot they formerly held, with a remaining games that provides them an edge over their 8-2 competitors

Meanwhile in the NFC the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams had ideal outcomes to set up a monster clash in week 11, while our top performer is pursuing milestones as well as the Most Valuable Player award

Analysis - Simply an Off Day for Buffalo?

Could it simply have been an emotional letdown from defeating Kansas City the previous week or something more? This remains the question for the Bills to answer

The Bills had secured seven victories in a row against Miami but were second best from the start as the Miami team emerged as 30-13 winners in an eye-opening outcome - and display

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

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

Bottling up the NFL's top rushing attack was crucial too, with James Cook and company registering just eighty-six yards, their lowest of the season and slightly more than half their 161.5-yard average

Then there were the three crucial turnovers, and the pair from Josh Allen in particular. An pass caught by defense in the end zone resulting in a nine-minute drive produced nothing, and his fourth-quarter dropped ball that the Dolphins converted to a touchdown just later

It was typical 'previous Bills teams' as they shot themselves in the foot, falling into a hole on defensive side and Josh Allen attempting to do too much to rescue his squad from the situation - rather than the calm, disciplined, well-balanced Buffalo team we've seen this season

The Dolphins have demonstrated a bit of everything this season so the jury's out on if this is the start of a trend, but for the Bills they'll need an instant response in a difficult matchup against the Buccaneers next week as the New England are sneaking into a nice lead at the top of the American Football Conference East

Spotlight - New England Identify Route to Unexpected First Place

Speaking of the New England, they're among three different 8-2 squads in the league, all AFC teams, but could they be the top team?

You can find flaws in New England, the Broncos and the Colts actually for dominating the lesser sides, with only five of their total twenty-four victories coming against opponents with a winning record - and one example was the Indianapolis defeating the Denver

Denver beat the reigning champion Eagles in Philly and are masters of the fourth-quarter while Indy can ride Taylor, but the New England including Sunday's win in Tampa Bay to their primtime success in Orchard Park appears to be a declaration

Their two defeats occurred in recently appointed coach Mike Vrabel's initial three contests, with seven consecutive victories, just like the Broncos, from that point - but defeating Baker Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a bye to prepare was huge

Maye's MVP claims won't go away, and he definitely earns credit for bravery after absorbing some hard tackles in Tampa Bay but persevering to steer his side to victory

The defensive unit is reliable and first-year running back Henderson exploded on game day with 147 yards and two exhilerating 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 Pats should be favourites to finish with the best record thanks to their remaining opponents - which includes just one game against a successful opponent, although a huge one against the Bills

Traveling to Baltimore is also tough, but the Broncos have it even tougher in the AFC West division with the Chiefs to play twice, the Chargers (who could also compete for top seed but face the identical challenge) and also the Packers on the fixture list

The Indianapolis also face the Kansas City, and have the Seahawks, 49ers and two games with the five and four Jaguars to face. There is a considerable distance to travel but the opportunity is available for a surprise number one position in the AFC

Next Week - Rams & Seahawks Set for Next Week Clash

Two teams with solid claims to be superior to all of the three 8-2 sides are NFC West opponents the Seattle and Rams, who each put up 40 burgers to reach seven and two before the upcoming Hollywood blockbuster meeting between the pair in Los Angeles

They've both won four in a row, have signal callers in Stafford and Sam Darnold playing at an high standard (although Darnold had turnover issues on Sunday) with top receivers, and defenses giving up under 20 points a contest

Both could realistically be without a loss as too - particularly the Los Angeles as their pair of losses came in overtime against the San Francisco and then that agonising loss in Philly when they had a potentially winning kick with the last kick blocked and run back by the Philadelphia for a touchdown

The Seahawks were also defeated 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're genuinely among the best sides in the NFL

The upcoming game on Sunday could be the most exciting of the season so far

Player of the Week - Jonathan Taylor

Taylor could be on for a record season after his remarkable performance in Berlin - rushing for 244 rushing yards, scoring three scores and adding another forty-two {receiving yards