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The tenth week again delivered, with a major surprise for the Bills demonstrating the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' mantra that draws so many people into the NFL

This outcome could have created opportunities for the Patriots to move back into a leading position they used to occupy, with a remaining games that gives them an advantage over their eight and two rivals

Meanwhile in the NFC the Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams had perfect results to arrange a monster clash in week 11, while our player of the week is pursuing milestones as well as the Most Valuable Player award

The Breakdown - Just a Bad Day for Buffalo?

Could it simply have been an emotional comedown from defeating Kansas City last week or something more? This remains the question for the Buffalo team to answer

The Buffalo squad had secured seven victories in a consecutive games against the Dolphins but were outperformed from the start as the Dolphins ran out 30-13 winners in an surprising outcome - and display

MVP 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 still a massive egg produced by one of the NFL's top offences

Tua Tagovailoa passed for two scores but rusher De'Von Achane was the devastating difference, with 225 total yards and two scores

Bottling up the NFL's top rushing attack was crucial too, with James Cook and teammates registering just eighty-six yards, their fewest of the year and just over half their 161.5-yard average

Additionally there were the three crucial turnovers, and the two from Josh Allen in particular. An pass caught by defense in the scoring area resulting in a nine minute drive produced nothing, and his final quarter fumble that the Dolphins turned into seven points just later

It was typical 'previous Bills teams' as they shot themselves in the foot, getting into a hole on defense and Allen attempting to do too much to dig his team out of it - not the calm, controlled, balanced Bills we've witnessed this year

The Dolphins have demonstrated a varied performances this year so the verdict is uncertain on if this is the beginning of a trend, but for Buffalo they'll require an instant response in a difficult matchup against the Buccaneers in week 11 as the Patriots are quietly moving into a nice lead at the top of the AFC East

Spotlight - New England See Path to Unexpected First Place

Regarding the New England, they're one of three eight and two squads in the league, all AFC sides, but are they the top team?

One could pick holes in New England, the Broncos and the Colts actually for dominating the weaker opponents, with just five of their total 24 victories achieved against teams with a winning record - and one example was the Colts beating the Broncos

Denver beat the champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are kings of the fourth-quarter while Indianapolis can rely on Jonathan Taylor, but the Patriots adding Sunday's victory in Tampa Bay to their primtime success in Buffalo seems like a statement

Their two defeats came in recently appointed coach Vrabel's first three games, with seven consecutive wins, just like Denver, from that point - but defeating Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a bye to get ready was significant

Maye's MVP claims continue to be discussed, and he certainly deserves credit for bravery after taking some savage hits in Tampa Bay but persevering to steer his side to victory

The defensive unit is solid and first-year rusher Henderson exploded on Sunday with 147 yards and two exhilerating scores of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - establishing himself as just the fifth different ball carrier to exceed 22 miles per hour this season on his first score

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

Visiting Baltimore is also tough, but the Broncos have it even tougher in the AFC West with the Chiefs to play twice, the Chargers (who could also compete for top seed but face the identical challenge) and additionally the Green Bay on the schedule

The Colts also play the Kansas City, and have the Seattle, San Francisco and two matchups with the five and four Jaguars to contend with. There's a long way to travel but the opportunity is open for a surprise top seed in the AFC

Coming Up - Los Angeles and Seattle Prepare for Week 11 Showdown

Both squads with strong arguments to be superior to all of the three eight and two sides are National Football Conference West opponents the Seattle and Rams, who each scored 40 burgers to go to 7-2 before the upcoming major game between the pair in LA

Both have won four in a consecutive games, have signal callers in Matthew Stafford and Darnold playing at an elite level (although Darnold had turnover issues on game day) with top receivers, and defensive units giving up under 20 points a contest

Each could realistically be without a loss as too - especially the Rams as their two defeats occurred in overtime against the San Francisco and then that agonising loss in Philly when they had a game-winning kick with the final play blocked and run back by the Eagles for a touchdown

The Seahawks were also defeated to the 49ers, with a last-minute score in week one, before falling to the last kick of the contest against the Buccaneers - so they're truly among the top teams in the league

The upcoming game on Sunday could be the most exciting of the season to date

Player of the Week - Jonathan Taylor

Taylor could be on for a record season after his incredible display in Berlin - running for 244 rushing yards, registering three touchdowns and contributing another forty-two {receiving yards