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Week 10 again delivered, with a huge upset for the Buffalo Bills proving the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' saying that attracts so many people into the NFL

That result may have opened opportunities for the New England Patriots to move back into a top spot they formerly held, with a remaining games that gives them an advantage over their eight and two competitors

Over in the NFC the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams had ideal outcomes to arrange a monster clash next week, while our player of the week is pursuing milestones as well as the MVP award

The Breakdown - Just a Bad 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 row against the Dolphins but were outperformed from the start as the Miami team ran out 30-13 victors in an surprising result - and performance

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

Tua Tagovailoa threw two touchdowns but running back Achane was the devastating difference, with 225 combined yards and two touchdowns

Containing the league's best rushing attack was also key, with Cook and teammates recording just eighty-six yards, their fewest of the year and slightly more than half their 161.5 yard season average

Additionally there were the three crucial turnovers, and the pair from Josh Allen specifically. An pass caught by defense in the scoring area meaning a nine-minute drive yielded no points, and his final quarter dropped ball that Miami turned into seven points just two plays

It was typical 'old Buffalo' as they hurt themselves in the foot, getting into a hole on defense and Josh Allen attempting to do too much to dig his team out of it - rather than the composed, controlled, well-balanced Bills we've seen this year

Miami have served up a varied performances this year so the verdict is uncertain on if this is the start of something, but for the Bills they'll need an instant response in a difficult matchup against the Buccaneers in week 11 as the Patriots are sneaking into a nice lead at the top of the AFC East

In Focus - New England See Path to Unexpected First Place

Regarding the New England, they're one of three different eight and two squads in the NFL, all AFC teams, but could they be the best?

You can pick holes in the Patriots, the Broncos and Indianapolis actually for feasting on the lesser sides, with just five of their total 24 victories achieved against opponents with a winning record - and one of those was the Colts defeating the Broncos

Denver beat the reigning champion Eagles in Philly and are kings of the fourth-quarter while Indianapolis can ride Taylor, but the New England including Sunday's victory in Tampa Bay to their primtime success in Orchard Park seems like a statement

Their two defeats came in new head coach Vrabel's first three contests, with seven consecutive victories, just like Denver, since then - but taking down Baker Mayfield after the Bucs had a week off to prepare was huge

Maye's MVP claims continue to be discussed, and he definitely deserves point for courage after absorbing some savage hits in Tampa Bay but persevering to steer his side to success

The defense is reliable and first-year running back TreVeyon Henderson burst onto the scene on game day with 147 rushing yards and two exciting scores of 55 and 69 yards - establishing himself as just the fifth different runner to break 22 miles per hour this year on his initial touchdown

Although you can debate who 'the top team' is technically, the Pats should be favorites to end with the top record thanks to their schedule - which features just one game against a successful opponent, although a significant contest against the Bills

Visiting the Ravens is also tough, but Denver have it even tougher in the AFC West division with the Kansas City to face two times, the Los Angeles Chargers (who might also compete for first place but face the identical challenge) and additionally the Green Bay on the fixture list

The Colts also face the Kansas City, and have the Seattle, 49ers and two matchups with the 5-4 Jaguars to contend with. There is a considerable distance to travel but the opportunity is open for a shock number one position in the American Football Conference

Next Week - Los Angeles and Seattle Prepare for Week 11 Clash

Both squads with solid claims to be better than all of the three eight and two sides are National Football Conference West rivals the Seattle and Rams, who both scored 40 burgers to reach 7-2 before the upcoming major game between the pair in Los Angeles

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 turnover issues on game day) with top receivers, and defenses giving up fewer than twenty points a contest

Both could realistically be without a loss as well - particularly the Rams as their two defeats occurred in overtime against the 49ers and then that painful defeat in Philly when they had a game-winning kick with the last kick deflected and run back by the Eagles for a score

The Seahawks also lost to the 49ers, with a late touchdown in the opening week, before losing to the last kick of the contest against the Buccaneers - so they're truly two of the top teams in the NFL

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

Top Performer - Taylor

Jonathan Taylor might be on for a historic year after his remarkable performance in Germany - rushing for 244 rushing yards, scoring three scores and adding another forty-two {receiving yards