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The tenth week again delivered, with a major surprise for the Buffalo Bills demonstrating the 'any given Sunday' mantra that attracts so many fans into the National Football League

This outcome could have created opportunities for the Patriots to move back into a top spot they used to occupy, with a schedule that provides them an edge over their eight and two rivals

Meanwhile in the NFC the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams had ideal outcomes to arrange 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 Buffalo?

Could it simply have been an emotional comedown from beating the Chiefs last week or something more? That's the question for the Bills to address

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

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only got the squad's opening first down in the third period and first points in the final quarter - yes the Dolphins 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 touchdowns but rusher De'Von Achane was the game-changing factor, with 225 total yards and two scores

Bottling up the league's best rushing attack was crucial too, with Cook and teammates registering just eighty-six yards, their lowest of the year and slightly more than half their 161.5-yard average

Then there were the three critical ball losses, and the two from Josh Allen in particular. An interception in the scoring area meaning a nine-minute possession produced nothing, and his fourth-quarter fumble that Miami turned into a touchdown just two plays

It was typical 'old Buffalo' as they hurt themselves in the foot, falling into a hole on defense and Josh Allen trying to do too much to dig his team out of it - rather than the composed, disciplined, well-balanced Buffalo team we've witnessed this season

Miami have served up a bit of everything this season so the verdict is uncertain on if this is the start of a trend, but for the Bills they'll require an instant response in a difficult matchup against the Buccaneers in week 11 as the New England are sneaking into a comfortable advantage at the summit of the AFC East

In Focus - Patriots Identify Route to Surprise Top Seed

Regarding the New England, they're one of three different 8-2 teams in the league, all American Football Conference sides, but could they be the best?

One could pick holes in New England, the Broncos and Indianapolis really for feasting on the weaker opponents, with just five of their combined twenty-four wins achieved against teams with a positive record - and one example was the Colts beating the Denver

Denver defeated the reigning champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are masters of the final quarter while Indianapolis can ride Jonathan Taylor, but the New England including Sunday's victory in Tampa Bay to their prime time success in Orchard Park seems like a declaration

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

Maye's MVP claims continue to be discussed, and he definitely deserves point for bravery after taking some hard tackles in Tampa Bay but persevering to guide his team to success

The defensive unit is reliable and first-year rusher Henderson exploded on game day with 147 rushing yards and two exhilerating touchdowns of 55 and 69 yards - becoming just the fifth ball carrier to exceed 22mph 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 includes just one game against a successful opponent, albeit a huge one against Buffalo

Visiting 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 might also challenge for first place but face the identical challenge) and additionally the Green Bay on the schedule

The Colts also play the Kansas City, and have the Seahawks, 49ers and two matchups with the five and four Jacksonville to face. There is a long way to travel but the opportunity is available for a surprise number one position in the AFC

Coming Up - Los Angeles and Seattle Set for Week 11 Clash

Both squads with solid claims to be superior to all of the three eight and two teams are National Football Conference West opponents the Seattle and Rams, who each put up 40 burgers to reach 7-2 before next week's Hollywood blockbuster game between the two in Los Angeles

They've both won four in a row, have signal callers in Matthew Stafford and Sam Darnold performing at an high standard (although Darnold had ball security problems on game day) with top receivers, and defenses allowing under 20 points a contest

Each could easily be without a loss as well - especially the Rams as their two defeats occurred in extra time against the San Francisco and then that agonising loss in Philly when they had a potentially winning field goal with the last kick deflected and returned by the Eagles for a touchdown

The Seahawks were also defeated to the 49ers, with a late touchdown in week one, before losing to the final play of the contest against the Buccaneers - so they're genuinely two of the top teams in the league

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

Top Performer - Jonathan Taylor

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