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Week 10 again delivered, with a huge upset for the 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 New England Patriots to move back into a leading position they formerly held, with a remaining games that gives them an advantage over their 8-2 competitors

Over in the NFC the Seahawks and Rams had perfect results to set up a major confrontation next week, while our top performer is chasing records as well as the MVP award

The Breakdown - Just a Bad Day for the Bills?

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

The Bills had secured seven victories in a consecutive games against the Dolphins but were second best from the start as the Dolphins emerged as 30-13 victors in an eye-opening result - and display

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

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

Containing the league's best running game was crucial too, with Cook and teammates recording just eighty-six yards, their fewest of the season and slightly more than half their 161.5-yard average

Then there were the three crucial turnovers, and the two from Josh Allen in particular. An pass caught by defense in the scoring area resulting in a nine minute possession produced nothing, and his final quarter fumble that the Dolphins converted to seven points just two plays

It was typical 'previous Bills teams' as they hurt themselves in the foot, getting into a hole on defense and Josh Allen trying to do too much to dig his team from the situation - not the calm, disciplined, balanced Bills we've seen this year

The Dolphins have served up a varied performances this year so the verdict is uncertain on whether this is the beginning of a trend, but for Buffalo they'll require an immediate bounce-back in a difficult matchup against Tampa Bay in week 11 as the New England are sneaking into a comfortable advantage at the top of the AFC East

Spotlight - New England Identify Route to Unexpected First Place

Regarding the Patriots, they're one of three different eight and two teams in the NFL, all AFC teams, but could they be the top team?

You can find flaws in the Patriots, Denver and the Colts actually for dominating the lesser sides, with only five of their total twenty-four wins achieved against opponents with a winning record - and one example was the Colts beating the Denver

Denver defeated the reigning champion Eagles in Philly and are masters of the final quarter while Indy can ride Taylor, but the New England adding Sunday's victory in Tampa Bay to their prime time win in Orchard Park appears to be a statement

Their pair of losses came in recently appointed coach Vrabel's initial three games, with seven straight victories, similar to Denver, from that point - but defeating Baker Mayfield after the Bucs had a bye to get ready was huge

Maye's MVP claims won't go away, and he definitely deserves point for courage after taking some hard tackles in Tampa Bay but persevering to guide his side to victory

The defense is reliable and first-year running back Henderson burst onto the scene on Sunday with 147 rushing yards and two exhilerating scores 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 debate who 'the best' is technically, the Patriots should be favourites to finish with the best record due to their remaining opponents - which includes just a single matchup against a winning team, although a significant contest against the Bills

Visiting the Ravens is challenging too, but the Broncos have it even tougher in the AFC West division with the Chiefs to play twice, the Los Angeles Chargers (who might also challenge for top seed but face the identical challenge) and also the Green Bay on the fixture list

The Colts also face the Kansas City, and have the Seahawks, San Francisco and two games with the five and four Jaguars to contend with. There's a long way to go but the door is open for a shock top seed in the AFC

Coming Up - Rams & Seahawks Prepare for Next Week Showdown

Two teams with solid claims to be superior to all of the three 8-2 teams are NFC West opponents the Seahawks and Los Angeles, who both scored forty points to reach 7-2 ahead of the upcoming major meeting between the two in Los Angeles

Both have secured four victories in a row, have signal callers in Stafford and Darnold performing at an high standard (although Sam Darnold had turnover issues on Sunday) with top receivers, and defenses giving up under 20 points a game

Each could easily be without a loss as well - particularly the Rams as their pair of losses came in overtime against the San Francisco and then that agonising loss in Philadelphia when they had a game-winning kick with the last kick deflected and run back by the Eagles for a score

The Seahawks were also defeated to the 49ers, with a late touchdown in week one, before falling to the last kick of the contest against the Buccaneers - so they're genuinely among the top teams in the league

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

Top Performer - Jonathan Taylor

Jonathan Taylor might be on for a historic year after his incredible display in Germany - running for 244 rushing yards, scoring three scores and contributing another 42 {receiving yards