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

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

Meanwhile in the NFC the Seattle Seahawks and Rams had ideal outcomes to arrange a major confrontation next week, while our player of the week is pursuing milestones as well as the MVP award

The Breakdown - Simply an Off Day for Buffalo?

Could it simply have been an emotional letdown from beating the Chiefs the previous week or something more? This remains the question for the Buffalo team to answer

The Bills had won seven in a row against the Dolphins but were second best from the start as the Miami team ran out 30-13 victors in an eye-opening outcome - and display

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only achieved the team's opening first down in the third quarter and initial scoring in the final quarter - admittedly the Dolphins had 10 days to prepare but it was still a significant failure laid by one of the league'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

Containing the NFL's top rushing attack was crucial too, with Cook and teammates recording just eighty-six yards, their lowest of the season and slightly more than half their 161.5-yard average

Additionally there were the three critical turnovers, and the two from Josh Allen specifically. An pass caught by defense in the end zone resulting in a nine-minute possession yielded no points, and his fourth-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 deficit on defensive side and Josh Allen attempting to overcompensate to dig his team from the situation - not the calm, controlled, well-balanced Bills we've seen this season

Miami have demonstrated a varied performances this year so the verdict is uncertain on whether this is the beginning of something, but for Buffalo they'll need an immediate bounce-back in a tough game against the Buccaneers next week as the New England are sneaking into a nice lead at the top of the American Football Conference East

In Focus - Patriots See Path to Surprise Top Seed

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

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

The Broncos defeated the reigning champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are masters of the fourth-quarter while Indianapolis can ride Jonathan Taylor, but the Patriots including Sunday's victory in Tampa to their prime time success in Orchard Park appears to be a declaration

Their pair of losses occurred in recently appointed coach Vrabel's first three games, with seven consecutive wins, just like Denver, from that point - but defeating Baker Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a bye to prepare was significant

Drake Maye's Most Valuable Player credentials continue to be discussed, and he definitely deserves credit for courage after taking some hard tackles in Tampa Bay but hanging in there to guide his side to success

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

While you can debate who 'the best' is technically, the Patriots should be favourites to end with the top record due to their remaining opponents - which includes just one game against a winning team, although a significant contest against Buffalo

Visiting the Ravens is challenging too, but the Broncos have it more difficult in the AFC West with the Kansas City to face two times, the Chargers (who could also challenge for first place but encounter the identical challenge) and also the Green Bay on the fixture list

The Colts also play the Chiefs, and have the Seahawks, San Francisco and two matchups with the 5-4 Jacksonville to contend with. There's a considerable distance to travel but the door is open for a surprise number one position in the American Football Conference

Coming Up - Los Angeles and Seattle Set for Next Week Showdown

Both squads with solid claims to be superior to all of the three different eight and two teams are NFC West opponents the Seahawks and Rams, who both put up forty points to reach seven and two ahead of the upcoming Hollywood blockbuster meeting between the two in Los Angeles

Both have secured four victories in a consecutive games, have quarterbacks in Stafford and Sam Darnold playing at an elite level (although Sam Darnold had ball security problems on game day) with top receivers, and defenses allowing fewer than twenty points a contest

Each could realistically be without a loss as well - particularly the Los Angeles as their pair of losses came in overtime against the 49ers and then that painful defeat in Philadelphia when they had a potentially winning field goal with the last kick deflected and run back by the Eagles for a touchdown

The Seahawks were also defeated to San Francisco, with a last-minute score in the opening week, before losing to the final play of the game against the Tampa Bay - so they are truly two of the best sides in the league

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

Player of the Week - Jonathan Taylor

Taylor could be on for a historic year after his remarkable performance in Germany - rushing for 244 rushing yards, scoring three touchdowns and contributing another forty-two {receiving yards