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The tenth week again delivered, with a huge upset for the Bills demonstrating the 'any given Sunday' mantra that draws so many fans into the NFL

This outcome may have opened opportunities for the Patriots to creep back into a leading position they used to occupy, with a remaining games that provides them an edge over their eight and two competitors

Over in the NFC the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams had perfect results to arrange a monster clash next week, while our top performer is chasing records as well as the Most Valuable Player award

Analysis - Simply an Off Day for the Bills?

Could it simply have been an emotional letdown from defeating Kansas City last week or a deeper issue? This remains the question for the Buffalo team to address

The Buffalo squad had won seven 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 display

MVP Josh Allen only achieved the team's opening first down in the third quarter and initial scoring in the final quarter - admittedly Miami had 10 days to get ready but it was still a massive egg laid by one of the league's best offenses

Dolphins quarterback Tua threw two touchdowns but rusher Achane was the game-changing factor, with 225 combined yards and two touchdowns

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

Then there were the three crucial turnovers, and the pair from Josh Allen in particular. An pass caught by defense in the scoring area resulting in a nine minute possession yielded no points, and his fourth-quarter fumble that Miami converted to seven points just two plays

It was classic 'previous Bills teams' as they shot themselves in the foot, getting into a deficit on defensive side and Josh Allen trying to overcompensate to dig his team from the situation - not the calm, disciplined, balanced Buffalo team we've witnessed this season

Miami have served up a varied performances this year so the verdict is uncertain on if this is the beginning of something, but for the Bills they'll need an instant response in a tough game against Tampa Bay next week as the New England are sneaking into a nice lead at the top of the American Football Conference East

In Focus - New England Identify Route to Surprise Top Seed

Regarding the Patriots, they're one of three 8-2 squads in the NFL, all AFC sides, but are they the best?

You can find flaws in the Patriots, Denver and the Colts actually for dominating the lesser sides, with only five of their total 24 victories coming against opponents with a positive record - and one of those was the Colts defeating the Denver

Denver defeated the reigning champion Eagles in Philly and are masters of the fourth-quarter while Indy can ride Jonathan Taylor, but the Patriots including Sunday's win in Tampa Bay to their primtime success in Buffalo appears to be a statement

Their two defeats came in new head coach Mike Vrabel's first three games, with seven consecutive wins, just like Denver, since then - but defeating Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a bye to prepare was huge

Drake Maye's MVP claims continue to be discussed, and he certainly earns credit for courage after absorbing some hard tackles in Tampa Bay but persevering to steer his side to success

The defensive unit is solid and first-year running back TreVeyon Henderson exploded on Sunday with 147 yards and two exciting scores of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - establishing himself as just the fifth runner to break 22mph this season on his initial touchdown

Although you can argue who 'the best' is statistically, the Pats should be favourites to finish with the best record thanks to their schedule - which features just a single matchup against a successful opponent, although a significant contest against the Bills

Visiting the Ravens is challenging too, but the Broncos have it more difficult in the AFC West division with the Chiefs to play twice, the Los Angeles Chargers (who might also challenge for first place but encounter the same problem) and additionally the Green Bay on the fixture list

The Colts also play the Chiefs, and have the Seahawks, 49ers and two matchups with the 5-4 Jaguars to face. There is a long way to go but the opportunity is available for a shock top seed in the AFC

Coming Up - Rams & Seahawks Set for Next Week Showdown

Both squads with strong arguments to be superior to all of the three different eight and two sides are NFC West opponents the Seahawks and Rams, who both scored forty points to reach seven and two before the upcoming Hollywood blockbuster game between the two in Los Angeles

They've both secured four victories in a consecutive games, have signal callers in Stafford and Sam Darnold performing at an elite level (although Sam Darnold had ball security problems on game day) with excellent pass catchers, and defenses giving up under 20 points a game

Both could realistically be without a loss as too - particularly the Rams as their pair of losses occurred in overtime against the 49ers and then that agonising loss in Philadelphia when they had a potentially winning kick with the last kick blocked and returned by the Philadelphia for a touchdown

The Seahawks also lost to San Francisco, with a late touchdown in week one, before falling to the last kick of the game against the Buccaneers - so they are genuinely two of the best sides in the NFL

The next matchup on Sunday could be the best of the year to date

Player of the Week - Taylor

Jonathan Taylor might be on for a historic year after his incredible display in Berlin - running for 244 yards, scoring three touchdowns and contributing an additional forty-two {receiving yards