Buffalo's Bay Day Opens New England Route to AFC East Lead - Highlights of NFL Week 10

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

This outcome may have opened things up for the Patriots to move back into a top spot they formerly held, with a remaining games that provides them an edge over their eight and two competitors

Meanwhile in the National Football Conference the Seattle Seahawks and Rams had perfect results to arrange a monster clash next week, while our top performer is pursuing milestones as well as the MVP award

Analysis - Simply an Off Day for the Bills?

Was it just an emotional comedown from defeating Kansas City the previous week or a deeper issue? This remains the question for the Bills to answer

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

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only achieved the squad's initial first down in the third quarter and initial scoring in the fourth - yes Miami had ten days to prepare but it was nonetheless a massive egg produced by one of the NFL's best offenses

Dolphins quarterback Tua passed for two touchdowns but running back Achane was the game-changing factor, with 225 combined yards and two touchdowns

Containing the NFL's top rushing attack was crucial too, with Cook and company registering just 86 yards, their fewest of the year and just over fifty percent their 161.5 yard season average

Additionally there were the three crucial turnovers, and the pair from Allen specifically. An pass caught by defense in the end zone resulting in a nine-minute drive yielded no points, and his fourth-quarter dropped ball that Miami turned into a touchdown just two plays

It was classic 'previous Bills teams' as they shot themselves in the foot, falling into a hole on defense and Josh Allen attempting to overcompensate to dig his team from the situation - not the calm, disciplined, balanced Buffalo team we've seen this season

The Dolphins have demonstrated a varied performances this year so the verdict is uncertain on whether this is the beginning of something, but for Buffalo they'll need an instant response in a tough game against Tampa Bay in week 11 as the Patriots are sneaking into a comfortable advantage at the top of the American Football Conference East

In Focus - Patriots See Path to Surprise Top Seed

Regarding the Patriots, they're among three 8-2 teams in the league, all AFC teams, but could they be the top team?

One could pick holes in the Patriots, Denver and the Colts really for dominating the lesser sides, with only five of their combined 24 wins coming against opponents with a positive record - and one example was the Colts defeating the Broncos

Denver defeated the reigning champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are kings of the fourth-quarter while Indianapolis can rely on Taylor, but the New England including Sunday's victory in Tampa to their primtime win in Buffalo appears to be a declaration

Their pair of losses occurred in new head coach Vrabel's first three contests, with seven consecutive wins, similar to Denver, since then - but defeating Baker Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a bye to prepare was significant

Drake Maye's MVP claims continue to be discussed, and he certainly earns credit for bravery after taking some hard tackles in Tampa Bay but hanging in there to steer his team to victory

The defense is solid and first-year rusher TreVeyon Henderson exploded on game day with 147 rushing yards and two exciting touchdowns of 55 and 69 yards - establishing himself as just the fifth different ball carrier to break 22 miles per hour this year on his initial touchdown

While you can argue who 'the best' is statistically, the Pats should be favourites to finish with the top record due to their schedule - which features just a single matchup against a successful opponent, although a significant contest against Buffalo

Visiting the Ravens is challenging too, but Denver have it more difficult in the AFC West with the Chiefs to play twice, the Los Angeles Chargers (who might also challenge for first place but face the same problem) and also the Packers on the schedule

The Indianapolis also play the Chiefs, and have the Seattle, San Francisco and two games with the five and four Jacksonville to face. There's a long way to travel but the opportunity is available for a shock top seed in the American Football Conference

Next Week - Rams & Seahawks Set for Next Week Clash

Both squads with strong arguments to be superior to all of the three 8-2 teams are National Football Conference West opponents the Seahawks and Rams, who both scored forty points to go to 7-2 before the upcoming major meeting between the pair in Los Angeles

Both have won four in a row, have quarterbacks in Stafford and Sam Darnold playing at an elite level (although Darnold had turnover issues on game day) with excellent pass catchers, and defensive units giving up under 20 points a contest

Each could easily be without a loss as too - particularly the Rams as their two defeats occurred in extra time against the 49ers and then that painful defeat in Philadelphia when they had a game-winning kick with the final play blocked and returned by the Eagles for a touchdown

Seattle were also defeated to San Francisco, with a last-minute score in the opening week, before losing to the final play of the game against the Tampa Bay - so they are genuinely two of the best sides in the league

The next matchup on Sunday could be the best of the year so far

Top Performer - Taylor

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