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Week 10 once more provided excitement, with a major surprise for the Bills demonstrating the 'any given Sunday' mantra that draws so many people into the National Football League

This outcome may have opened opportunities for the Patriots to move back into a leading position they formerly held, with a remaining games that gives them an edge over their eight and two competitors

Over in the National Football Conference the Seattle Seahawks and Rams had perfect results to set up a major confrontation next week, while our player of the week is pursuing milestones as well as the Most Valuable Player 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? That's 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 start as the Dolphins emerged as 30-13 winners in an surprising result - and performance

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only got the squad's opening first down in the third quarter and initial scoring in the fourth - yes Miami had 10 days to prepare but it was nonetheless a massive egg laid by one of the league's best offenses

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

Containing the league's best rushing attack was also key, with Cook and teammates registering just 86 yards, their lowest of the season and just over fifty percent their 161.5 yard average

Then there were the three critical ball losses, and the two from Josh Allen specifically. An pass caught by defense in the scoring area resulting in a nine-minute drive produced nothing, and his fourth-quarter fumble that Miami converted to a touchdown just later

It was typical 'previous Bills teams' as they hurt themselves in the foot, getting into a hole on defense and Allen trying to overcompensate to rescue his squad out of it - rather than the calm, controlled, balanced Bills we've seen this season

Miami have served up a bit of everything this season so the verdict is uncertain on whether this is the beginning of something, but for the Bills they'll require an instant response in a difficult matchup against the Buccaneers in week 11 as the New England are quietly moving into a comfortable advantage at the top of the AFC East

Spotlight - New England Identify Route to Unexpected First Place

Regarding the New England, they're one of three different eight and two teams in the league, all AFC sides, but could they be the best?

One could find flaws in New England, the Broncos and the Colts really for feasting on the weaker opponents, with just five of their total 24 wins achieved against teams with a positive record - and one example was the Colts beating the Broncos

The Broncos defeated the reigning champion Eagles in Philly and are masters of the fourth-quarter while Indianapolis can rely on Jonathan Taylor, but the New England including Sunday's win in Tampa Bay to their primtime success in Orchard Park appears to be a declaration

Their pair of losses came in new head coach Vrabel's initial three games, with seven straight victories, similar to the Broncos, from that point - but taking down Baker Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a bye to get ready was significant

Maye's MVP claims continue to be discussed, and he definitely deserves point for bravery after taking some savage hits in Tampa Bay but persevering to guide his team to victory

The defensive unit is solid and first-year running back TreVeyon Henderson burst onto the scene on Sunday with 147 rushing yards and two exhilerating touchdowns of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - becoming just the fifth ball carrier to exceed 22 miles per hour this year on his initial touchdown

Although you can debate who 'the best' is statistically, the Pats should be favorites to end with the best record due to their remaining opponents - which features just a single matchup against a winning team, albeit a significant contest against the Bills

Visiting Baltimore is also tough, but Denver have it even tougher in the AFC West with the Chiefs to face two times, the Los Angeles Chargers (who could also compete for first place but encounter the identical challenge) and also the Green Bay on the schedule

The Indianapolis also play the Kansas City, and have the Seattle, 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 shock top seed in the AFC

Coming Up - Rams & Seahawks Set for Week 11 Clash

Both squads with solid claims to be better than all of the three different eight and two sides are National Football Conference West rivals the Seahawks and Los Angeles, who each scored forty points to reach seven and two ahead of next week's major meeting between the pair in LA

They've both secured four victories in a consecutive games, have signal callers in Matthew Stafford and Darnold performing at an high standard (although Sam Darnold had turnover issues on game day) with excellent pass catchers, and defensive units giving up fewer than twenty points a contest

Both could easily be undefeated as too - particularly the Rams as their two defeats occurred in extra time against the San Francisco and then that agonising loss in Philly when they had a potentially winning kick with the final play blocked and run back by the Philadelphia for a touchdown

Seattle were also defeated to the 49ers, with a last-minute score in week one, before losing to the last kick of the contest against the Tampa Bay - so they're truly two of the best sides in the league

The next matchup on Sunday could be the most exciting of the season to date

Player of the Week - Taylor

Jonathan Taylor could be on for a record season after his remarkable performance in Germany - running for 244 rushing yards, scoring three touchdowns and contributing an additional 42 {receiving yards