Buffalo's Disappointing Performance Opens New England Route to AFC East Lead - Highlights of Week 10 NFL Action

The tenth week once more provided excitement, with a huge upset for the Buffalo Bills demonstrating the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' saying that attracts so many people into the National Football League

This outcome may have opened opportunities 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 eight and two rivals

Over in the National Football Conference the Seattle Seahawks and Rams had perfect results to set up a monster clash next week, while our player of the week is pursuing milestones as well as the Most Valuable Player award

The Breakdown - Just a Bad Day for Buffalo?

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

The Bills had secured seven victories in a consecutive games against Miami but were second best from the start as the Dolphins ran out 30-13 victors in an surprising result - and display

MVP Josh Allen only achieved the team's initial first down in the third period and first points in the fourth - yes Miami had 10 days to get ready but it was still a massive egg produced by one of the NFL's best offenses

Tua Tagovailoa passed for two scores but rusher De'Von Achane was the devastating difference, with 225 total yards and two touchdowns

Containing the league's best rushing attack was also key, with James Cook and teammates recording just 86 yards, their lowest of the year and slightly more than fifty percent their 161.5-yard average

Additionally there were the three crucial ball losses, and the two from Josh Allen in particular. An pass caught by defense in the scoring area resulting in a nine-minute drive produced nothing, and his fourth-quarter fumble that the Dolphins converted to seven points just later

It was typical 'previous Bills teams' as they shot themselves in the foot, falling into a hole on defense and Allen attempting to overcompensate to dig his team out of it - not the calm, controlled, balanced Buffalo team we've seen this year

Miami have served up a varied performances this year so the verdict is uncertain on if this is the beginning of something, but for Buffalo they'll require an immediate bounce-back in a tough game against the Buccaneers in week 11 as the New England are sneaking into a nice lead at the top of the American Football Conference East

Spotlight - New England See Path to Unexpected First Place

Regarding the Patriots, they're among three different eight and two teams in the league, all American Football Conference teams, but could they be the top team?

One could find flaws in New England, the Broncos and the Colts actually for dominating the weaker opponents, with just five of their total twenty-four wins coming against teams with a positive record - and one example was the Colts beating the Denver

Denver defeated the reigning champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are kings of the fourth-quarter while Indianapolis can ride Jonathan Taylor, but the New England adding Sunday's victory in Tampa to their primtime success in Orchard Park appears to be a declaration

Their two defeats came in recently appointed coach Mike Vrabel's initial three contests, with seven consecutive victories, similar to Denver, from that point - but taking down Baker Mayfield after the Bucs had a bye to prepare was huge

Maye's Most Valuable Player credentials continue to be discussed, and he definitely earns credit for courage after taking some savage hits in Tampa but hanging in there to guide his side to victory

The defense is reliable and rookie rusher TreVeyon Henderson exploded on Sunday with 147 rushing yards and two exhilerating scores of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - becoming just the fifth different ball carrier to exceed 22mph this season on his initial touchdown

Although you can debate who 'the top team' is technically, the Patriots should be favorites to end with the top record thanks to their schedule - which features just one game against a successful opponent, albeit a significant contest against the Bills

Visiting Baltimore is challenging too, but Denver have it even tougher in the AFC West with the Chiefs to face two times, the Chargers (who could also compete for top seed but encounter the identical challenge) and also the Green Bay on the fixture list

The Indianapolis also play the Chiefs, and have the Seattle, San Francisco and two games with the five and four Jaguars to contend with. There's a considerable distance to travel but the door is open for a surprise number one position in the American Football Conference

Coming Up - Los Angeles and Seattle Prepare for Week 11 Clash

Both squads with solid claims to be superior to all of the three different 8-2 sides are National Football Conference West rivals the Seattle and Los Angeles, who each put up forty points to go to 7-2 before next week's major game between the two in Los Angeles

They've both secured four victories in a consecutive games, have quarterbacks in Stafford and Darnold performing at an elite level (although Darnold had ball security problems on game day) with top receivers, and defensive units allowing under 20 points a game

Both could realistically be undefeated as well - especially the Rams as their pair of losses came in extra time against the San Francisco and then that agonising loss in Philly when they had a game-winning kick with the final play deflected and run back by the Eagles for a score

The Seahawks were also defeated to the 49ers, with a last-minute score in week one, before losing to the final play of the game against the Buccaneers - so they are genuinely among the best sides in the league

The upcoming game 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 incredible display in Germany - rushing for 244 yards, scoring three touchdowns and contributing another forty-two {receiving yards