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Week 10 once more provided excitement, with a major surprise for the Buffalo Bills proving the 'any given Sunday' saying that attracts so many people into the NFL

That result could have created things up for the Patriots to move back into a top spot they formerly held, with a schedule that provides them an advantage over their 8-2 rivals

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

Analysis - Simply an Off Day for the Bills?

Was it just an emotional letdown from defeating Kansas City last week or a deeper issue? This remains the question for the Buffalo team to address

The Bills had won seven in a consecutive games against Miami but were outperformed from the start as the Miami team ran out 30-13 victors in an surprising result - and performance

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only achieved the team's initial first down in the third quarter and first points in the final quarter - yes the Dolphins had ten days to prepare but it was still a massive egg produced by one of the NFL's best offenses

Tua Tagovailoa passed for two touchdowns 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 registering just 86 yards, their lowest of the season and just over fifty percent their 161.5 yard average

Then there were the three critical ball losses, and the pair from Allen specifically. An interception in the scoring area meaning a nine-minute drive produced nothing, and his fourth-quarter dropped ball that Miami converted to seven points just two plays

It was classic 'old Buffalo' as they shot themselves in the foot, getting into a deficit on defense and Josh Allen trying to do too much to rescue his squad out of it - rather than the calm, disciplined, balanced Bills we've witnessed this year

Miami have served up a bit of everything this season so the verdict is uncertain on whether this is the beginning of something, but for the Bills they'll need an instant response in a tough game against the Buccaneers in week 11 as the Patriots are sneaking into a comfortable advantage at the top of the AFC East

Spotlight - New England See Path to Unexpected First Place

Speaking of the New England, they're among three eight and two teams in the league, all AFC sides, but could they be the top team?

One could 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 positive record - and one example was the Colts defeating the Denver

Denver defeated the champion Eagles in Philly and are kings of the fourth-quarter while Indianapolis can rely on Jonathan Taylor, but the Patriots including Sunday's win in Tampa to their prime time success in Orchard Park seems like a statement

Their two defeats came in new head coach Mike Vrabel's initial three contests, with seven straight victories, just like the Broncos, since then - but taking down Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a week off to get ready was huge

Drake Maye's MVP claims won't go away, and he definitely earns point for bravery after taking some hard tackles in Tampa but persevering to guide his side to success

The defensive unit is solid and rookie running back Henderson exploded on Sunday with 147 rushing yards and two exciting scores of 55 and 69 yards - becoming just the fifth different runner to break 22 miles per hour this season on his first score

Although you can debate who 'the best' is statistically, the Pats should be favorites to end with the best record thanks to their schedule - which includes just a single matchup against a winning team, albeit a huge one against Buffalo

Visiting Baltimore is also tough, but Denver have it more difficult in the AFC West with the Kansas City to play twice, the Los Angeles Chargers (who might also compete for top seed but face the identical challenge) and additionally the Green Bay on the schedule

The Indianapolis also play the Kansas City, and have the Seattle, San Francisco and two matchups with the five and four Jaguars to face. There's a long way to travel but the door is open for a surprise number one position in the AFC

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

Two teams with solid claims to be better than all of the three different 8-2 teams are National Football Conference West rivals the Seattle and Los Angeles, who each put up 40 burgers to go to seven and two ahead of next week's Hollywood blockbuster meeting between the two in Los Angeles

Both have secured four victories in a row, have quarterbacks in Stafford and Sam Darnold playing at an high standard (although Darnold had turnover issues on Sunday) with excellent pass catchers, and defensive units allowing under 20 points a game

Both could realistically be without a loss as well - particularly the Rams as their pair of losses occurred in overtime against the San Francisco and then that painful defeat in Philly when they had a game-winning kick with the final play deflected and returned by the Eagles for a touchdown

The Seahawks also lost to the 49ers, with a last-minute score in the opening week, before losing to the final play of the game against the Tampa Bay - so they're genuinely two of the best sides in the league

The next matchup on Sunday could be the most exciting of the year to date

Player of the Week - Taylor

Jonathan Taylor might be on for a record season after his incredible display in Germany - rushing for 244 rushing yards, scoring three touchdowns and adding another forty-two {receiving yards