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Week 10 again delivered, with a major surprise for the Buffalo Bills proving the 'any given Sunday' mantra that attracts so many fans into the NFL

This outcome could have created things up for the New England Patriots to creep back into a top spot they used to occupy, with a schedule that gives them an edge over their 8-2 rivals

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

The Breakdown - Just a Bad Day for Buffalo?

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

The Buffalo squad had secured seven victories in a consecutive games against the Dolphins but were second best from the beginning as the Miami team ran out 30-13 victors in an surprising result - and display

MVP Josh Allen only got the squad's initial 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 massive egg laid by one of the NFL's top offences

Tua Tagovailoa threw two scores but rusher De'Von Achane was the game-changing factor, with 225 combined yards and two scores

Bottling up the league's best running game was crucial too, with Cook and company registering just 86 yards, their fewest of the year and slightly more than fifty percent their 161.5-yard average

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

It was typical 'previous Bills teams' as they hurt themselves in the foot, getting into a hole on defensive side and Allen trying to overcompensate to dig his team out of it - rather than the calm, controlled, balanced Buffalo team we've witnessed this year

The Dolphins have demonstrated a varied performances this season so the jury's out on whether this is the start of a trend, but for the Bills they'll need an instant response in a tough game against Tampa Bay next week as the Patriots are quietly moving into a nice lead at the summit of the American Football Conference East

Spotlight - New England See Path to Unexpected First Place

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

One could find flaws in the Patriots, the Broncos and the Colts actually for dominating the lesser sides, with only five of their combined 24 wins achieved against opponents with a winning record - and one of those 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 Jonathan Taylor, but the Patriots adding Sunday's victory in Tampa Bay to their primtime success in Buffalo appears to be a statement

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

Drake Maye's Most Valuable Player credentials continue to be discussed, and he certainly deserves point for courage after absorbing some hard tackles in Tampa but persevering to steer his side to success

The defense is reliable and rookie rusher TreVeyon Henderson exploded on game day with 147 yards and two exciting touchdowns of 55 and 69 yards - establishing himself as just the fifth different ball carrier to break 22mph this year on his initial touchdown

While you can argue who 'the best' is technically, the Patriots should be favorites to finish with the best record thanks to their schedule - which features just one game against a successful opponent, albeit a huge one against Buffalo

Visiting the Ravens is also tough, but the Broncos have it more difficult in the AFC West division with the Chiefs to play twice, the Los Angeles Chargers (who might also challenge for first place but encounter the identical challenge) and also the Packers on the schedule

The Colts also face the Kansas City, and have the Seattle, San Francisco and two matchups with the 5-4 Jacksonville to face. There's a long way to travel but the door is available for a surprise top seed in the AFC

Next Week - Rams & Seahawks Prepare for Next Week Showdown

Two teams with solid claims to be better than all of the three different eight and two teams are National Football Conference West opponents the Seattle and Los Angeles, who both scored forty points to go to seven and two before next week's Hollywood blockbuster meeting between the pair in Los Angeles

They've both won four in a consecutive games, have quarterbacks in Matthew Stafford and Darnold performing at an elite level (although Sam Darnold had turnover issues on game day) with top receivers, and defenses giving up fewer than twenty points a game

Both could easily be undefeated as well - particularly the Los Angeles as their two defeats came in overtime against the San Francisco and then that agonising loss in Philadelphia when they had a potentially winning kick with the last kick deflected and run back by the Eagles for a score

Seattle were also defeated to the 49ers, with a last-minute score in the opening week, before losing to the last kick of the game against the Buccaneers - so they are truly two of the best sides in the NFL

The upcoming game on Sunday could be the best of the year to date

Top Performer - Jonathan Taylor

Taylor might be on for a record season after his incredible display in Germany - rushing for 244 yards, registering three scores and adding another forty-two {receiving yards