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The tenth week again delivered, with a major surprise for the Buffalo Bills proving the 'any given Sunday' mantra that attracts so many fans into the NFL

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

Meanwhile in the NFC the Seahawks and Rams had ideal outcomes to arrange a major confrontation 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 defeating Kansas City the previous week or a deeper issue? This remains the question for the Bills to address

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 performance

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only got 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 significant failure produced by one of the NFL's top offences

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

Containing the NFL's top rushing attack was crucial too, with James Cook and company recording just 86 yards, their fewest of the year and slightly more than half their 161.5 yard average

Then there were the three crucial ball losses, and the pair from Allen specifically. An pass caught by defense in the scoring area resulting in a nine-minute drive yielded no points, and his final quarter fumble that the Dolphins converted to seven points just two plays

It was classic 'old Buffalo' as they hurt themselves in the foot, falling into a hole on defensive side and Allen attempting to overcompensate to dig his team from the situation - rather than the calm, controlled, balanced Bills we've witnessed this season

The Dolphins have demonstrated a bit of everything this year so the verdict is uncertain on whether this is the beginning of a trend, but for the Bills they'll need an immediate bounce-back in a tough game against Tampa Bay next week as the Patriots are sneaking into a comfortable advantage at the summit of the AFC East

Spotlight - Patriots Identify Route to Surprise Top Seed

Speaking of the Patriots, they're one of three different 8-2 teams in the league, all American Football Conference teams, but could they be the best?

One could pick holes in New England, Denver and the Colts really for dominating the weaker opponents, with only five of their total 24 wins coming against opponents with a winning record - and one example was the Indianapolis beating the Denver

Denver defeated the champion Eagles in Philly and are kings of the fourth-quarter while Indy can ride Jonathan Taylor, but the New England adding Sunday's victory in Tampa Bay to their primtime success in Buffalo appears to be a declaration

Their pair of losses came in new head coach Mike Vrabel's first three games, with seven straight wins, just like the Broncos, since then - but taking down Baker Mayfield after the Bucs had a bye to get ready was significant

Maye's Most Valuable Player credentials continue to be discussed, and he certainly deserves point for courage after absorbing some hard tackles in Tampa but persevering to steer his team to victory

The defensive unit is solid and rookie rusher TreVeyon Henderson burst onto the scene on Sunday with 147 yards and two exhilerating scores of 55 and 69 yards - establishing himself as just the fifth ball carrier to exceed 22mph this season on his initial touchdown

While you can debate who 'the best' is statistically, the Patriots should be favorites to finish with the top record thanks to their remaining opponents - which includes just a single matchup against a successful opponent, albeit a huge one against the Bills

Traveling to Baltimore is challenging too, but the Broncos have it more difficult in the AFC West with the Chiefs to face two times, the Chargers (who might also compete for first place but face the identical challenge) and also the Packers on the fixture list

The Indianapolis also face the Chiefs, and have the Seahawks, 49ers and two games with the five and four Jaguars to face. There is a considerable distance to go but the opportunity is available for a shock top seed in the AFC

Coming Up - Rams & Seahawks Prepare for Week 11 Showdown

Both squads with strong arguments to be better than all of the three different eight and two sides are NFC West opponents the Seahawks and Rams, who each put up forty points to reach 7-2 before the upcoming 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 playing at an elite level (although Sam Darnold had turnover issues on game day) with top receivers, and defenses allowing under 20 points a game

Both could easily be undefeated as too - especially the Los Angeles as their two defeats occurred in overtime against the 49ers and then that painful defeat in Philly when they had a game-winning kick with the final play blocked and run back by the Philadelphia for a score

Seattle were also defeated to the 49ers, with a last-minute score in the opening week, before losing to the final play of the contest against the Tampa Bay - so they are genuinely two of the best sides in the NFL

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

Top Performer - Jonathan Taylor

Taylor could be on for a record season after his incredible display in Berlin - rushing for 244 yards, registering three scores and adding an additional forty-two {receiving yards