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Week 10 once more provided excitement, with a major surprise for the Bills demonstrating the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' saying that draws so many people into the NFL

This outcome could have created opportunities for the New England Patriots to creep back into a top spot they formerly held, with a remaining games that gives them an edge over their 8-2 rivals

Meanwhile in the NFC the Seahawks and Rams had ideal outcomes to arrange a monster clash in week 11, while our top performer is chasing records as well as the MVP award

The Breakdown - Simply an Off Day for Buffalo?

Was it just an emotional letdown from beating the Chiefs the previous week or a deeper issue? This remains the question for the Bills to answer

The Buffalo squad had won seven in a consecutive games against Miami but were second best from the beginning as the Miami team emerged as 30-13 victors in an surprising outcome - and performance

MVP Josh Allen only got the squad's initial first down in the third quarter 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 best offenses

Tua Tagovailoa threw two touchdowns but rusher De'Von Achane was the devastating difference, with 225 total yards and two scores

Containing the league's best running game was also key, with Cook and company recording just 86 yards, their lowest of the year and slightly more than half their 161.5-yard average

Additionally there were the three crucial ball losses, and the two 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 fumble that the Dolphins converted to seven points just later

It was typical 'old Buffalo' as they shot themselves in the foot, falling into a deficit on defensive side and Josh Allen attempting to do too much to rescue his squad out of it - rather than the composed, controlled, well-balanced Buffalo team we've witnessed this year

The Dolphins have served up a bit of everything this season so the jury's out on if this is the start of a trend, but for the Bills they'll need 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 top of the American Football Conference East

In Focus - New England See Path to Surprise Top Seed

Speaking of the New England, they're among three eight and two teams in the NFL, all American Football Conference sides, but are they the best?

One could find flaws in New England, the Broncos and the Colts actually for feasting on the lesser sides, with just five of their total 24 wins achieved against teams with a winning record - and one example was the Colts beating the Denver

The Broncos beat the reigning champion Eagles in Philly and are kings of the final quarter while Indianapolis can ride Taylor, but the New England including Sunday's victory in Tampa to their prime time win in Buffalo seems like a declaration

Their pair of losses came in new head coach Vrabel's initial three games, with seven consecutive victories, similar to Denver, since then - but taking down Mayfield after the Bucs had a week off to get ready was significant

Drake Maye's Most Valuable Player credentials won't go away, and he certainly earns credit for bravery after absorbing some savage hits in Tampa but persevering to steer his team to success

The defensive unit is reliable and rookie rusher TreVeyon Henderson burst onto the scene on Sunday with 147 yards and two exhilerating scores of 55 and 69 yards - becoming just the fifth runner to exceed 22 miles per hour this year on his first score

Although you can debate who 'the best' is technically, the Patriots should be favourites to finish with the top record thanks to their remaining opponents - which includes just a single matchup against a successful opponent, albeit a significant contest against the Bills

Traveling to Baltimore is challenging too, but the Broncos have it even tougher in the AFC West with the Kansas City to play twice, the Los Angeles Chargers (who could also compete for top seed but encounter the same problem) and also the Packers on the fixture list

The Colts also face the Chiefs, and have the Seahawks, 49ers and two games with the 5-4 Jaguars to contend with. There's a considerable distance to travel but the opportunity is available for a surprise top seed in the AFC

Next Week - Rams & Seahawks Set for Next Week Showdown

Both squads with strong arguments to be better than all of the three different 8-2 sides are National Football Conference West rivals the Seahawks and Los Angeles, who both put up 40 burgers to go to seven and two before next week's major game between the pair in Los Angeles

Both have secured four victories in a row, have signal callers in Matthew Stafford and Sam Darnold performing at an elite level (although Sam Darnold had turnover issues on game day) with top receivers, and defenses allowing fewer than twenty points a game

Both could realistically be undefeated as too - particularly the Rams as their pair of losses came 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 blocked and run back by the Philadelphia for a score

Seattle were also defeated 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 among the top teams in the NFL

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

Top Performer - Taylor

Taylor could be on for a record season after his remarkable performance in Germany - rushing for 244 rushing yards, registering three scores and adding another 42 {receiving yards