Bills' Disappointing Performance Opens New England Path to Top Spot - Highlights of Week 10 NFL Action

The tenth week once more provided excitement, with a major surprise for the Bills proving the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' mantra that attracts so many people into the National Football League

That result may have opened opportunities for the New England Patriots to move back into a leading position they formerly held, with a remaining games that provides them an advantage over their 8-2 rivals

Over in the NFC the Seahawks and Rams had ideal outcomes to set up a major confrontation in week 11, while our player of the week is chasing records as well as the MVP award

The Breakdown - Simply an Off Day for the Bills?

Was it just an emotional comedown from defeating Kansas City the previous week or something more? That's the question for the Buffalo team to answer

The Buffalo squad 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 display

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only achieved the squad's initial first down in the third period and initial scoring in the fourth - admittedly the Dolphins had 10 days to get ready but it was still a significant failure laid by one of the NFL's best offenses

Dolphins quarterback Tua passed for two scores but running back De'Von Achane was the game-changing factor, with 225 total yards and two scores

Containing the league's best running game was crucial too, with Cook and company recording just 86 yards, their lowest of the season and just over half their 161.5-yard average

Additionally there were the three crucial turnovers, and the pair from Allen in particular. An interception in the scoring area resulting in a nine-minute drive yielded no points, and his final quarter dropped ball that the Dolphins converted to seven points just two plays

It was typical 'old Buffalo' as they shot themselves in the foot, falling into a deficit on defense and Josh Allen attempting to overcompensate to dig his team from the situation - rather than the composed, disciplined, well-balanced Bills we've seen this season

Miami have demonstrated a varied performances this season so the jury's out on whether this is the beginning of a trend, but for Buffalo they'll require an immediate bounce-back in a difficult matchup against Tampa Bay in week 11 as the New England are quietly moving into a comfortable advantage at the summit of the American Football Conference East

In Focus - New England Identify Route to Surprise Top Seed

Speaking of the New England, they're one of three 8-2 squads in the NFL, all AFC teams, but are they the best?

One could find flaws in New England, the Broncos and the Colts really for dominating the weaker opponents, with just five of their total twenty-four wins achieved against teams with a winning record - and one of those was the Colts defeating the Denver

The Broncos defeated the reigning champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are kings of the final quarter while Indy can rely on Taylor, but the New England adding Sunday's victory in Tampa to their prime time win in Orchard Park appears to be a statement

Their two defeats occurred in recently appointed coach Vrabel's initial three contests, with seven consecutive wins, just like the Broncos, from that point - but taking down Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a week off to prepare was huge

Maye's MVP claims won't go away, and he definitely earns credit for courage after taking some savage hits in Tampa but persevering to steer his side to victory

The defensive unit is reliable and rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson burst onto the scene on Sunday with 147 yards and two exciting scores of 55 and 69 yards - becoming just the fifth ball carrier to exceed 22mph this season on his initial touchdown

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

Traveling to the Ravens is also tough, but Denver have it more difficult in the AFC West division with the Chiefs to play twice, the Los Angeles Chargers (who could also compete for top seed but face the identical challenge) and additionally the Green Bay on the schedule

The Colts also face the Chiefs, and have the Seattle, 49ers and two matchups with the five and four Jaguars to face. There's a long way to go but the door is open for a shock top seed in the American Football Conference

Coming Up - Rams & Seahawks Prepare for Next Week Showdown

Both squads with strong arguments to be better than all of the three different eight and two teams are National Football Conference West opponents the Seattle and Los Angeles, who both put up 40 burgers to reach 7-2 before the upcoming Hollywood blockbuster game between the two in LA

They've both won four in a consecutive games, have quarterbacks in Stafford and Darnold performing at an high standard (although Darnold had turnover issues on game day) with excellent pass catchers, and defensive units allowing fewer than twenty points a contest

Both could easily be undefeated as well - especially the Rams as their pair of losses came in extra time against the 49ers and then that agonising loss in Philly when they had a game-winning kick with the last kick deflected and run back by the Eagles for a score

The Seahawks were also defeated to San Francisco, with a late touchdown in the opening week, before falling to the last kick of the contest against the Tampa Bay - so they are genuinely among the best sides in the NFL

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

Player of the Week - Taylor

Jonathan Taylor might be on for a historic year after his incredible display in Berlin - rushing for 244 yards, scoring three scores and contributing another 42 {receiving yards