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

That result may have opened things up for the Patriots to creep back into a top spot they formerly held, with a schedule that gives them an edge over their eight and two competitors

Meanwhile in the NFC the Seahawks and Rams had ideal outcomes to arrange a major confrontation next week, while our top performer is chasing records as well as the Most Valuable Player award

The Breakdown - Simply an Off Day for Buffalo?

Was it just an emotional letdown from defeating Kansas City last week or something more? This remains the question for the Buffalo team to answer

The Bills had secured seven victories in a row against Miami but were outperformed from the beginning as the Miami team ran out 30-13 victors in an surprising outcome - and display

MVP Josh Allen only got the team's initial first down in the third quarter and initial scoring in the final quarter - yes Miami had ten days to get ready but it was still a significant failure produced by one of the league's best offenses

Tua Tagovailoa passed for two scores but rusher Achane was the devastating difference, with 225 combined yards and two scores

Containing the NFL's top rushing attack was also key, with James Cook and teammates recording just eighty-six yards, their lowest of the year and just over fifty percent their 161.5 yard average

Additionally there were the three crucial ball losses, and the pair from Josh Allen specifically. An interception in the scoring area resulting in a nine-minute possession yielded no points, and his fourth-quarter fumble that Miami turned into seven points just later

It was typical 'old Buffalo' as they hurt themselves in the foot, getting into a hole on defense and Allen trying to do too much to dig his team from the situation - not the calm, controlled, well-balanced Bills we've witnessed this season

Miami have demonstrated a bit of everything 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 in week 11 as the New England are quietly moving into a comfortable advantage at the top of the AFC East

In Focus - New England Identify Route to Unexpected First Place

Speaking of the Patriots, they're among three 8-2 squads in the league, all American Football Conference sides, but are they the top team?

You can find flaws in New England, Denver and Indianapolis really for feasting on the weaker opponents, with only five of their total 24 victories coming against opponents with a winning record - and one of those was the Colts defeating the Denver

The Broncos beat the champion Eagles in Philly and are masters of the final quarter while Indy can rely on Taylor, but the New England adding Sunday's victory in Tampa to their primtime success in Orchard Park appears to be a statement

Their pair of losses came in recently appointed coach Vrabel's first three contests, with seven consecutive victories, similar to Denver, from that point - but taking down Baker Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a bye to prepare was significant

Drake Maye's MVP claims continue to be discussed, and he certainly earns point for courage after taking some hard tackles in Tampa but hanging in there to guide his side to victory

The defense is solid and rookie rusher Henderson burst onto the scene on Sunday with 147 yards and two exhilerating touchdowns of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - establishing himself as just the fifth runner to break 22 miles per hour this year on his initial touchdown

Although you can debate who 'the top team' is technically, the Pats should be favorites to end with the top record due to their remaining opponents - which features just one game against a winning team, although a significant contest against the Bills

Traveling to the Ravens is challenging too, but the Broncos have it more difficult in the AFC West division with the Kansas City to face two times, the Chargers (who could also challenge for top seed but encounter the same problem) and additionally the Packers on the schedule

The Indianapolis also play the Chiefs, and have the Seahawks, San Francisco and two matchups with the 5-4 Jaguars to contend with. There's a considerable distance to travel but the opportunity is open for a surprise number one position in the AFC

Next Week - Rams & Seahawks Set for Week 11 Clash

Both squads with solid claims to be better than all of the three eight and two sides are NFC West rivals the Seahawks and Los Angeles, who both scored forty points to go to 7-2 ahead of the upcoming Hollywood blockbuster game between the pair in Los Angeles

They've both secured four victories in a consecutive games, have quarterbacks in Stafford and Sam Darnold playing at an elite level (although Sam Darnold had ball security problems on Sunday) with excellent pass catchers, and defensive units allowing under 20 points a contest

Each could realistically be undefeated as well - particularly the Los Angeles as their two defeats came in extra time against the 49ers and then that painful defeat in Philly when they had a potentially winning kick with the last kick blocked and run back by the Philadelphia for a touchdown

Seattle also lost to San Francisco, with a late touchdown in the opening week, before falling to the final play of the game against the Tampa Bay - so they're truly two of the best sides in the NFL

The next matchup on Sunday could be the most exciting of the season so far

Player of the Week - Jonathan Taylor

Taylor might be on for a record season after his remarkable performance in Germany - running for 244 rushing yards, registering three touchdowns and contributing another forty-two {receiving yards