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The tenth week once more provided excitement, with a huge upset for the Bills demonstrating the 'any given Sunday' saying that draws so many fans into the National Football League

This outcome could have created things up for the Patriots to move back into a top spot they formerly held, with a remaining games that provides them an advantage over their eight and two rivals

Meanwhile in the National Football Conference the Seattle Seahawks and Rams had perfect results to arrange a monster clash next week, while our top performer is pursuing milestones as well as the MVP award

Analysis - Simply an Off Day for the Bills?

Was it just an emotional letdown from defeating Kansas City last week or a deeper issue? This remains the question for the Bills to address

The Buffalo squad had secured seven victories in a consecutive games against Miami but were second best from the start as the Miami team ran out 30-13 winners in an surprising outcome - and performance

MVP Josh Allen only achieved the squad's initial first down in the third quarter and first points in the final quarter - yes the Dolphins had 10 days to get ready but it was still a massive egg laid by one of the NFL's top offences

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

Bottling up the NFL's top rushing attack was crucial too, with James Cook and teammates registering just 86 yards, their lowest of the year and slightly more than half their 161.5 yard average

Then there were the three critical turnovers, and the two from Allen in particular. An interception in the scoring area meaning a nine-minute possession produced nothing, and his final quarter fumble that Miami 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 Allen attempting to overcompensate to rescue his squad from the situation - rather than the calm, disciplined, balanced Buffalo team we've seen this season

Miami have served up a bit of everything this year so the jury's out on if this is the beginning of something, but for Buffalo they'll require an instant response in a tough game against Tampa Bay in week 11 as the Patriots are sneaking into a comfortable advantage at the top of the American Football Conference East

In Focus - Patriots Identify Route to Unexpected First Place

Speaking of the New England, they're one of three different eight and two squads in the NFL, all American Football Conference teams, but are they the top team?

You can find flaws in the Patriots, the Broncos and Indianapolis really for feasting on the lesser sides, with just five of their combined twenty-four victories coming against opponents with a winning record - and one of those was the Indianapolis beating the Broncos

The Broncos defeated the champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are masters of the final quarter while Indianapolis can rely on Taylor, but the New England including Sunday's win in Tampa to their prime time success in Buffalo seems like a statement

Their two defeats came in recently appointed coach Vrabel's first three games, with seven straight wins, just like the Broncos, since then - but taking down Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a bye to prepare was significant

Drake Maye's Most Valuable Player credentials continue to be discussed, and he certainly earns credit for bravery after absorbing some hard tackles in Tampa Bay but persevering to steer his team to success

The defensive unit is solid and first-year rusher Henderson burst onto the scene on Sunday with 147 rushing yards and two exhilerating scores of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - becoming just the fifth different runner to exceed 22mph this season on his first score

Although you can argue who 'the top team' is technically, the Patriots should be favorites to end with the best record due to their schedule - which features just a single matchup against a successful opponent, albeit a significant contest against the Bills

Visiting the Ravens is also tough, but Denver have it more difficult in the AFC West division with the Kansas City to face two times, the Los Angeles Chargers (who might also challenge for top seed but encounter the same problem) and also the Green Bay on the schedule

The Indianapolis also face the Chiefs, and have the Seattle, 49ers and two matchups with the five and four Jaguars to contend with. 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 Prepare for Week 11 Showdown

Both squads with solid claims to be better than all of the three eight and two teams are National Football Conference West opponents the Seahawks and Los Angeles, who each put up 40 burgers to reach seven and two before the upcoming Hollywood blockbuster meeting between the pair in LA

They've both secured four victories in a row, have quarterbacks in Stafford and Sam Darnold playing at an elite level (although Darnold had ball security problems on game day) with excellent pass catchers, and defenses allowing under 20 points a game

Each could easily be without a loss as too - particularly the Los Angeles as their two defeats occurred in overtime against the 49ers and then that painful defeat in Philly when they had a potentially winning kick with the final play blocked and run back by the Eagles for a touchdown

Seattle also lost to San Francisco, with a late touchdown in week one, before losing to the last kick 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 year to date

Top Performer - Jonathan Taylor

Jonathan Taylor might be on for a record season after his remarkable performance in Berlin - rushing for 244 rushing yards, registering three scores and contributing another 42 {receiving yards