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Week 10 again delivered, with a huge upset for the Buffalo Bills demonstrating the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' mantra that draws so many people into the National Football League

That result could have created things up for the New England Patriots to move back into a leading position they used to occupy, with a schedule that provides them an edge over their 8-2 rivals

Meanwhile in the NFC the Seahawks and Rams had perfect results to arrange a major confrontation next week, while our top performer is pursuing milestones as well as the Most Valuable Player award

The Breakdown - Simply an Off Day for the Bills?

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

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

MVP Josh Allen only achieved the squad's initial first down in the third period and initial scoring in the final quarter - admittedly the Dolphins had ten days to prepare but it was still a massive egg produced by one of the league's best offenses

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

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

Then there were the three crucial ball losses, and the two from Allen specifically. An interception in the scoring area resulting in a nine minute drive produced nothing, and his final quarter fumble that the Dolphins converted to a touchdown just two plays

It was typical 'old Buffalo' as they shot themselves in the foot, getting into a hole on defensive side and Allen attempting to overcompensate to rescue his squad from the situation - rather than the calm, disciplined, well-balanced Bills we've witnessed this season

The Dolphins have demonstrated a varied performances this season so the verdict is uncertain on if this is the beginning of a trend, but for the Bills they'll need an immediate bounce-back in a difficult matchup against the Buccaneers in week 11 as the Patriots are sneaking into a comfortable advantage at the summit of the American Football Conference East

Spotlight - Patriots Identify Route to Unexpected First Place

Regarding the New England, they're among three different 8-2 teams in the NFL, all AFC sides, but could they be the top team?

You can find flaws in the Patriots, the Broncos and Indianapolis really for feasting on the weaker opponents, with just five of their total 24 wins achieved against opponents with a positive record - and one of those was the Indianapolis defeating the Broncos

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

Their pair of losses came in new head coach Mike Vrabel's first three games, with seven straight victories, just like the Broncos, since then - but defeating Baker Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a bye to prepare was significant

Maye's MVP claims won't go away, and he definitely earns credit for courage after taking some hard tackles in Tampa Bay but hanging in there to steer his side to victory

The defense is reliable and rookie rusher Henderson exploded on game day with 147 rushing yards and two exciting touchdowns of 55 and 69 yards - becoming just the fifth ball carrier to break 22 miles per hour this year on his first score

While you can argue who 'the top team' is statistically, the Patriots should be favorites to finish with the top record thanks to their schedule - which includes just one game against a winning team, although a huge one against the Bills

Traveling to the Ravens is challenging too, but Denver have it even tougher in the AFC West division with the Kansas City to face two times, the Chargers (who could also compete for first place but face the same problem) and additionally the Packers on the schedule

The Indianapolis also face the Kansas City, and have the Seattle, San Francisco and two games with the five and four Jaguars to contend with. There is a considerable distance to go but the opportunity is available for a surprise number one position in the AFC

Coming Up - Rams & Seahawks Prepare for Next Week Clash

Both squads with solid claims to be superior to all of the three 8-2 sides are NFC West opponents the Seahawks and Los Angeles, who each put up forty points to reach seven and two before the upcoming major meeting between the pair in Los Angeles

Both have secured four victories in a row, have signal callers in Matthew Stafford and Darnold playing at an elite level (although Darnold had turnover issues on Sunday) with top receivers, and defensive units allowing fewer than twenty points a game

Each could realistically be undefeated as too - particularly the Rams as their two defeats occurred in extra time against the 49ers and then that painful defeat in Philadelphia when they had a potentially winning kick with the final play blocked and returned by the Philadelphia for a score

The Seahawks also lost to San Francisco, with a late touchdown in the opening week, before losing to the final play of the game 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

Top Performer - Jonathan Taylor

Jonathan Taylor could be on for a historic year after his incredible display in Berlin - rushing for 244 yards, scoring three scores and adding an additional forty-two {receiving yards