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Week 10 again delivered, with a huge upset for the Bills demonstrating the 'any given Sunday' saying that attracts so many people into the National Football League

That result may have opened opportunities for the New England Patriots to creep back into a top spot they used to occupy, with a schedule that gives them an advantage over their 8-2 competitors

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

Analysis - Just a Bad Day for the Bills?

Could it simply have been an emotional comedown from defeating Kansas City last week or something more? That's the question for the Bills to answer

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 victors in an surprising result - and display

MVP Josh Allen only achieved the squad's initial first down in the third period and first points in the fourth - yes Miami had ten days to get ready but it was nonetheless a massive egg produced by one of the NFL's top offences

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

Bottling up the NFL's top running game was also key, with Cook and company recording just 86 yards, their fewest of the year and slightly more than half their 161.5-yard average

Additionally there were the three crucial turnovers, and the two from Josh Allen specifically. An interception in the scoring area resulting in a nine minute drive yielded no points, and his fourth-quarter dropped ball that Miami turned into seven points just two plays

It was classic 'old Buffalo' as they shot themselves in the foot, falling into a deficit on defensive side and Allen trying to do too much to dig his team from the situation - rather than the calm, controlled, balanced Buffalo team we've witnessed this year

Miami have demonstrated a bit of everything this year so the jury's out on whether this is the beginning of something, but for the Bills they'll require an instant response in a tough game against Tampa Bay in week 11 as the New England are sneaking into a comfortable advantage at the summit of the American Football Conference East

Spotlight - New England Identify Route to Surprise Top Seed

Speaking of the Patriots, they're one of three 8-2 teams in the league, all American Football Conference teams, but are they the best?

One could pick holes in New England, Denver and Indianapolis actually for dominating the weaker opponents, with just five of their total twenty-four victories achieved against opponents with a winning record - and one example was the Colts defeating the Broncos

The Broncos beat the reigning champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are kings of the fourth-quarter while Indianapolis can ride Taylor, but the Patriots adding Sunday's victory in Tampa Bay to their prime time success in Buffalo appears to be a declaration

Their pair of losses occurred in new head coach Vrabel's initial three games, with seven straight wins, just like Denver, since then - but defeating Baker Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a week off to get ready was significant

Maye's Most Valuable Player credentials continue to be discussed, and he definitely earns credit for courage after absorbing some savage hits in Tampa but hanging in there to guide his team to success

The defense is reliable and first-year rusher Henderson burst onto the scene on game day with 147 yards and two exhilerating touchdowns of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - becoming just the fifth ball carrier to exceed 22mph this year on his first score

Although you can debate who 'the top team' is technically, the Patriots should be favourites to finish with the top record due to their schedule - which features just a single matchup against a successful opponent, albeit a significant contest against Buffalo

Traveling to 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 Chargers (who could also challenge for top seed but face the same problem) and additionally the Packers on the fixture list

The Colts also play the Chiefs, and have the Seattle, 49ers and two matchups with the five and four Jaguars to face. There is a considerable distance to travel but the door is open for a surprise number one position in the American Football Conference

Coming Up - Los Angeles and Seattle Prepare for Next Week Clash

Two teams with strong arguments to be superior to all of the three different 8-2 sides are NFC West rivals the Seahawks and Los Angeles, who each put up forty points to go to seven and two before the upcoming Hollywood blockbuster game between the two in LA

They've both secured four victories in a consecutive games, have quarterbacks in Matthew Stafford and Darnold performing at an elite level (although Sam Darnold had ball security problems on Sunday) with excellent pass catchers, and defenses giving up under 20 points a game

Both could easily be undefeated as well - especially the Rams as their pair of losses occurred in extra time against the San Francisco and then that agonising loss in Philadelphia when they had a game-winning field goal with the final play deflected and returned by the Eagles for a score

Seattle were also defeated to San Francisco, with a last-minute score in the opening week, before falling to the last kick of the contest against the Tampa Bay - so they are truly among the top teams in the league

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

Top Performer - Taylor

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