Buffalo's Bay Day Opens New England Route to Top Spot - Highlights of Week 10 NFL Action

Week 10 once more provided excitement, with a major surprise for the Bills demonstrating the 'any given Sunday' mantra that draws so many fans into the National Football League

This outcome may have opened things up for the New England Patriots to move back into a leading position they formerly held, with a schedule that gives them an edge over their 8-2 rivals

Over in the NFC the Seattle Seahawks and Rams had ideal outcomes to set up 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 Buffalo?

Was it just an emotional comedown from beating the Chiefs last week or a deeper issue? That's the question for the Bills to address

The Bills had won seven in a consecutive games against the Dolphins but were outperformed from the start as the Dolphins emerged as 30-13 winners in an surprising result - and display

MVP Josh Allen only got the team's opening first down in the third period and first points in the fourth - admittedly Miami had 10 days to prepare but it was still a significant failure produced by one of the NFL's best offenses

Dolphins quarterback Tua threw two touchdowns but running back De'Von Achane was the devastating difference, with 225 total yards and two touchdowns

Containing the league's best rushing attack was crucial too, with James Cook and company registering just eighty-six yards, their fewest of the year and slightly more than fifty percent their 161.5-yard average

Then there were the three crucial turnovers, and the two from Josh Allen specifically. An interception in the end zone meaning a nine minute drive yielded no points, and his final quarter fumble that Miami turned into seven points just later

It was typical 'old Buffalo' as they shot themselves in the foot, falling into a hole on defense and Allen trying to overcompensate to rescue his squad out of it - not the composed, controlled, well-balanced Bills we've seen this season

Miami have served up a bit of everything this season so the verdict is uncertain on whether this is the start of something, but for Buffalo they'll require an immediate bounce-back in a difficult matchup against the Buccaneers in week 11 as the Patriots are sneaking into a nice lead at the summit of the American Football Conference East

In Focus - New England See Path to Surprise Top Seed

Speaking of the New England, they're one of three different eight and two squads in the league, all American Football Conference teams, but are they the best?

You can pick holes in the Patriots, the Broncos and Indianapolis really for dominating the weaker opponents, with only five of their total twenty-four wins achieved against teams with a winning record - and one of those was the Colts beating the Broncos

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

Their two defeats came in new head coach Vrabel's first three games, with seven consecutive wins, just like the Broncos, since then - but taking down Baker Mayfield after the Bucs had a week off to prepare was huge

Maye's MVP claims continue to be discussed, and he certainly deserves point for bravery after absorbing some hard tackles in Tampa but persevering to guide his side to success

The defense is reliable and rookie rusher Henderson burst onto the scene on game day with 147 rushing yards and two exciting scores of 55 and 69 yards - becoming just the fifth runner to exceed 22mph this year on his first score

Although you can argue who 'the best' is statistically, the Patriots should be favourites to finish with the best record thanks to their remaining opponents - which includes just one game against a winning team, although a significant contest against the Bills

Visiting Baltimore is challenging too, but the Broncos have it even tougher in the AFC West division with the Kansas City to face two times, the Los Angeles Chargers (who could also challenge for top seed but encounter the identical challenge) and additionally the Green Bay on the schedule

The Indianapolis also face the Kansas City, and have the Seahawks, 49ers and two games with the 5-4 Jacksonville to contend with. There is a considerable distance to travel but the opportunity is available for a surprise number one position in the AFC

Next Week - Rams & Seahawks Prepare for Week 11 Showdown

Two teams with solid claims to be better than all of the three different 8-2 teams are NFC West opponents the Seattle and Rams, who each scored 40 burgers to go to 7-2 before the upcoming Hollywood blockbuster meeting between the two in Los Angeles

Both have secured four victories in a row, have quarterbacks in Stafford and Sam Darnold performing at an high standard (although Darnold had ball security problems on Sunday) with excellent pass catchers, and defenses giving up under 20 points a contest

Each could realistically be without a loss as too - particularly the Los Angeles as their pair of losses occurred in extra time against the San Francisco and then that painful defeat in Philly when they had a game-winning field goal with the final play blocked and returned by the Philadelphia for a score

The Seahawks also lost to San Francisco, with a last-minute score in week one, before losing to the final play of the game against the Tampa Bay - so they are truly two of the top teams in the NFL

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

Top Performer - Jonathan Taylor

Jonathan Taylor might be on for a record season after his remarkable performance in Germany - rushing for 244 rushing yards, registering three touchdowns and adding an additional forty-two {receiving yards