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Week 10 once more provided excitement, with a huge upset for the Bills demonstrating the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' saying that attracts so many people into the NFL

This outcome could have created things up for the Patriots to creep back into a leading position they formerly held, with a remaining games that gives them an advantage over their eight and two competitors

Over in the National Football Conference the Seattle Seahawks and Rams had ideal outcomes to arrange a major confrontation next week, while our top performer is pursuing milestones as well as the MVP award

The Breakdown - Simply an Off Day for Buffalo?

Could it simply have been an emotional comedown from beating the Chiefs last week or a deeper issue? This remains the question for the Buffalo team to answer

The Bills had won seven in a consecutive games against Miami but were second best from the start as the Miami team ran out 30-13 winners in an surprising outcome - and display

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only got the squad's opening first down in the third quarter and initial scoring in the final quarter - admittedly Miami had 10 days to prepare but it was still a significant failure produced by one of the league's top offences

Tua Tagovailoa passed for two touchdowns but running back De'Von Achane was the devastating difference, with 225 combined yards and two touchdowns

Containing the NFL's top rushing attack was also key, with James Cook and teammates recording just 86 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 two from Allen specifically. An interception in the end zone resulting in a nine-minute drive produced nothing, and his final quarter dropped ball that Miami turned into seven points just two plays

It was typical 'previous Bills teams' as they hurt themselves in the foot, getting into a hole on defensive side and Allen attempting to overcompensate to dig his team from the situation - rather than the calm, controlled, balanced Buffalo team we've seen this season

Miami have served up a varied performances this season so the verdict is uncertain on if this is the beginning of a trend, but for the Bills they'll need an instant response in a tough game against the Buccaneers next week as the Patriots are quietly moving into a nice lead at the top of the AFC East

Spotlight - New England Identify Route to Surprise Top Seed

Speaking of the New England, they're among three 8-2 squads in the NFL, all AFC sides, but could they be the best?

You can pick holes in the Patriots, the Broncos and Indianapolis actually for dominating the lesser sides, with only five of their combined twenty-four victories coming against teams with a positive record - and one of those was the Indianapolis defeating the Broncos

Denver defeated the reigning champion Eagles in Philly and are masters of the final quarter while Indianapolis can rely on Jonathan Taylor, but the New England including Sunday's win in Tampa to their prime time win in Orchard Park appears to be a statement

Their pair of losses came in recently appointed coach Mike Vrabel's first three contests, with seven straight wins, similar to Denver, from that point - but taking down Baker Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a bye to get ready was huge

Drake Maye's Most Valuable Player credentials won't go away, and he definitely earns point for bravery after absorbing some savage hits in Tampa but persevering to steer his team to success

The defense is solid and first-year rusher TreVeyon Henderson burst onto the scene on game day with 147 rushing yards and two exhilerating touchdowns of 55 and 69 yards - becoming just the fifth different runner to exceed 22mph this year on his first score

Although you can argue who 'the best' is statistically, the Patriots should be favorites to finish with the top record thanks to their remaining opponents - which includes just one game against a successful opponent, albeit a huge one against the Bills

Visiting the Ravens is also tough, but the Broncos have it more difficult in the AFC West with the Kansas City to face two times, the Los Angeles Chargers (who might also compete for top seed but face the identical challenge) and additionally the Packers on the schedule

The Indianapolis also face the Kansas City, and have the Seattle, San Francisco and two games 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

Next Week - Rams & Seahawks Set for Week 11 Showdown

Two teams with strong arguments to be superior to all of the three 8-2 sides are NFC West rivals the Seattle and Los Angeles, who each put up forty points to reach 7-2 before the upcoming major meeting between the two in LA

Both have won four in a consecutive games, have quarterbacks in Stafford and 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 contest

Each could easily be undefeated as too - particularly the Los Angeles as their two defeats occurred in overtime against the San Francisco and then that agonising loss in Philadelphia when they had a game-winning field goal with the final play deflected and returned by the Eagles for a touchdown

Seattle also lost to the 49ers, with a late touchdown in week one, before falling to the final play of the contest against the Buccaneers - so they are truly among the top teams in the league

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

Player of the Week - Jonathan Taylor

Taylor might be on for a record season after his incredible display in Berlin - running for 244 yards, scoring three scores and contributing another 42 {receiving yards