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Week 10 again delivered, with a huge upset for the Buffalo Bills proving the 'any given Sunday' saying that draws so many people into the National Football League

This outcome may have opened opportunities for the New England Patriots to move back into a top spot they formerly held, with a remaining games that provides them an edge over their 8-2 rivals

Over in the NFC the Seahawks and Rams had ideal outcomes to set up a monster clash next week, while our top performer is chasing records as well as the Most Valuable Player award

The Breakdown - Simply an Off Day for the Bills?

Could it simply have been an emotional comedown from defeating Kansas City the previous week or a deeper issue? That's the question for the Bills to answer

The Bills had won seven in a row against the Dolphins but were second best from the beginning as the Dolphins emerged as 30-13 victors in an surprising result - and display

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only achieved the squad's opening first down in the third period and initial scoring in the final quarter - yes the Dolphins had 10 days to get ready but it was nonetheless a significant failure produced by one of the league's best offenses

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

Containing the league's best running game was crucial too, with Cook and company registering just eighty-six yards, their fewest of the season and just over fifty percent their 161.5-yard average

Additionally there were the three critical ball losses, and the pair from Josh Allen in particular. An interception in the end zone meaning a nine minute drive produced nothing, and his fourth-quarter dropped ball that the Dolphins turned into a touchdown just two plays

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

The Dolphins have served up a varied performances this season so the verdict is uncertain on if this is the start of something, but for the Bills they'll need an instant response in a difficult matchup against Tampa Bay in week 11 as the New England are sneaking into a nice lead at the summit of the American Football Conference East

Spotlight - New England Identify Route to Unexpected First Place

Speaking of the Patriots, they're one of three different 8-2 teams in the NFL, all AFC sides, but are they the top team?

You can find flaws in the Patriots, the Broncos and the Colts actually for dominating the lesser sides, with just five of their total 24 wins achieved against opponents with a positive record - and one of those was the Indianapolis defeating the Denver

Denver beat the reigning champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are kings of the final quarter while Indy can rely on Jonathan Taylor, but the New England including Sunday's victory in Tampa to their primtime win in Orchard Park appears to be a statement

Their two defeats came in new head coach Vrabel's first three games, with seven consecutive victories, just like the Broncos, from that point - but taking down Mayfield after the Bucs had a week off to get ready was huge

Maye's Most Valuable Player credentials continue to be discussed, and he certainly deserves point for bravery after absorbing some savage hits in Tampa but hanging in there to guide his side to success

The defensive unit is solid and rookie 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 runner to break 22mph this year on his first score

Although you can debate who 'the top team' is statistically, the Patriots should be favorites to end with the best record due to their remaining opponents - which includes just a single matchup against a winning team, although a huge one against Buffalo

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

The Colts also face the Chiefs, and have the Seahawks, San Francisco and two matchups with the five and four Jacksonville to face. There is a considerable distance to travel but the opportunity is open for a shock top seed in the AFC

Coming Up - Los Angeles and Seattle Set 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 rivals the Seattle and Los Angeles, who both put up 40 burgers to go to 7-2 ahead of next week's Hollywood blockbuster game between the two in LA

They've both secured four victories in a consecutive games, have quarterbacks in Stafford and Darnold performing at an elite level (although Darnold had turnover issues on Sunday) with top receivers, and defensive units allowing fewer than twenty points a contest

Each could easily be undefeated as well - particularly the Rams as their two defeats came in extra time against the San Francisco and then that painful defeat in Philadelphia when they had a game-winning kick with the final play blocked and run back by the Eagles for a touchdown

The Seahawks also lost to San Francisco, with a late touchdown in week one, before losing to the last kick of the contest against the Tampa Bay - so they are genuinely two of the best sides in the NFL

The next matchup on Sunday could be the best of the season to date

Top Performer - Jonathan Taylor

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