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The tenth week again delivered, with a major surprise for the Bills demonstrating the 'any given Sunday' 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 used to occupy, with a schedule that provides them an edge over their 8-2 competitors

Meanwhile in the National Football Conference the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams had perfect results to set up a monster clash next week, while our top performer is pursuing milestones as well as the Most Valuable Player award

The Breakdown - Simply an Off Day for the Bills?

Was it just an emotional letdown from beating the Chiefs last week or a deeper issue? That's the question for the Bills to answer

The Buffalo squad had won seven in a consecutive games against Miami but were outperformed from the start as the Dolphins ran out 30-13 victors in an surprising outcome - and performance

MVP Josh Allen only achieved the squad's opening first down in the third quarter and initial scoring in the final quarter - admittedly the Dolphins had ten days to get ready but it was still a significant failure laid by one of the NFL's best offenses

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

Containing the league's best rushing attack was crucial too, with Cook and teammates registering just 86 yards, their fewest of the season and slightly more than fifty percent their 161.5 yard season average

Additionally there were the three crucial turnovers, and the two from Josh Allen specifically. An pass caught by defense in the scoring area meaning a nine-minute possession yielded no points, and his final quarter dropped ball that Miami converted to a touchdown just later

It was classic 'previous Bills teams' as they hurt themselves in the foot, falling into a hole on defensive side and Josh Allen trying to do too much to rescue his squad from the situation - rather than the composed, controlled, well-balanced Bills we've seen this season

Miami have served up a varied performances this season so the verdict is uncertain on if 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 quietly moving into a nice lead at the top of the AFC East

In Focus - Patriots See Path to Surprise Top Seed

Speaking of the New England, they're one of three eight and two teams in the league, all American Football Conference sides, but are they the top team?

One could find flaws in New England, the Broncos and Indianapolis really for dominating the weaker opponents, with only five of their combined twenty-four wins achieved against teams with a winning record - and one example was the Colts defeating the Denver

Denver beat the reigning champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are masters of the fourth-quarter while Indianapolis can rely on Taylor, but the Patriots adding Sunday's win in Tampa to their prime time success in Buffalo appears to be a statement

Their pair of losses came in recently appointed coach Vrabel's initial three contests, with seven straight victories, just like the Broncos, from that point - but taking down Baker Mayfield after the Bucs had a bye to prepare was huge

Drake Maye's MVP claims continue to be discussed, and he definitely earns credit for courage after absorbing some hard tackles in Tampa Bay but hanging in there to steer his side to victory

The defensive unit is reliable and first-year rusher Henderson burst onto the scene on Sunday with 147 rushing yards and two exciting touchdowns of 55 and 69 yards - establishing himself as just the fifth different runner to exceed 22 miles per hour this year on his initial touchdown

Although you can argue who 'the best' is technically, the Pats should be favorites to finish with the top record thanks to their schedule - which features just one game against a winning team, albeit a significant contest against Buffalo

Visiting Baltimore is challenging too, but Denver have it more difficult in the AFC West division with the Chiefs to face two times, the Chargers (who could also compete for first place but face the identical challenge) and additionally the Packers on the schedule

The Indianapolis also play the Kansas City, and have the Seattle, 49ers and two games with the 5-4 Jaguars to contend with. There is a considerable distance to travel but the opportunity is available for a shock top seed in the AFC

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

Both squads with solid claims to be superior to all of the three eight and two sides are NFC West opponents the Seattle and Rams, who both put up 40 burgers to go to seven and two before the upcoming Hollywood blockbuster game between the pair in Los Angeles

Both have won four in a consecutive games, have signal callers in Stafford and Sam Darnold playing at an elite level (although Sam Darnold had turnover issues on Sunday) with excellent pass catchers, and defenses allowing under 20 points a game

Both could realistically be without a loss as too - especially the Los Angeles as their pair of losses occurred in overtime against the 49ers and then that agonising loss in Philadelphia when they had a game-winning kick with the final play blocked and run back by the Philadelphia for a score

Seattle were also defeated to San Francisco, with a last-minute score in week one, before losing to the last kick of the game against the Tampa Bay - so they're genuinely among the top teams in the NFL

The next matchup on Sunday could be the best of the season so far

Top Performer - Jonathan Taylor

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