Bills' Disappointing Performance Opens New England Route to Top Spot - Highlights of Week 10 NFL Action

Week 10 again delivered, with a major surprise for the Buffalo Bills demonstrating the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' mantra that attracts 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 top spot they formerly held, with a schedule that gives them an advantage over their eight and two rivals

Meanwhile in the National Football Conference the Seattle Seahawks and Rams had perfect results to set up a monster clash in week 11, while our player of the week is chasing records as well as the MVP award

Analysis - Simply an Off Day for the Bills?

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 address

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

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only got the squad's opening first down in the third quarter and first points in the final quarter - admittedly the Dolphins had ten days to prepare but it was nonetheless a significant failure laid by one of the league's best offenses

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

Bottling up the league's best running game was also key, with Cook and teammates recording just eighty-six yards, their fewest of the year and just over fifty percent their 161.5-yard average

Then there were the three critical turnovers, and the two from Josh Allen in particular. An interception in the scoring area resulting in a nine minute drive yielded no points, and his final quarter dropped ball that the Dolphins converted to a touchdown just later

It was classic 'old Buffalo' as they shot themselves in the foot, getting into a hole on defensive side and Josh Allen trying to do too much to rescue his squad from the situation - rather than the calm, disciplined, well-balanced Bills we've witnessed this year

The Dolphins have demonstrated a varied performances this year so the verdict is uncertain on if this is the start of something, but for Buffalo they'll need an instant response in a tough game against Tampa Bay in week 11 as the New England are quietly moving into a comfortable advantage at the summit of the American Football Conference East

In Focus - New England See Path to Surprise Top Seed

Regarding the Patriots, they're among three different eight and two teams in the NFL, all AFC teams, but could they be the top team?

You can find flaws in New England, the Broncos and the Colts actually for dominating the weaker opponents, with only five of their combined 24 wins coming against teams with a positive record - and one example was the Colts defeating the Denver

The Broncos beat the champion Eagles in Philly and are masters of the final quarter while Indy can rely on Jonathan Taylor, but the Patriots including Sunday's victory in Tampa to their prime time win in Orchard Park appears to be a statement

Their pair of losses occurred in new head coach Mike Vrabel's first three games, with seven consecutive victories, just like Denver, from that point - but taking down Baker Mayfield after the Bucs had a week off to get ready was significant

Maye's MVP claims won't go away, and he certainly deserves credit for courage after taking some savage hits in Tampa but persevering to steer his team to success

The defensive unit is solid and first-year running back TreVeyon Henderson exploded on Sunday with 147 yards and two exciting scores of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - becoming just the fifth different ball carrier to break 22 miles per hour this season on his first score

While you can argue who 'the best' is statistically, the Pats should be favorites to end with the top record thanks to their schedule - which includes just a single matchup against a winning team, although a significant contest against Buffalo

Visiting Baltimore is also tough, but Denver have it more difficult in the AFC West with the Kansas City to play twice, the Los Angeles Chargers (who could also compete for first place but face the same problem) and additionally the Green Bay on the fixture list

The Indianapolis also face the Kansas City, and have the Seattle, San Francisco and two matchups with the five and four Jacksonville to face. There's a considerable distance to travel but the door is available for a surprise number one position in the American Football Conference

Coming Up - Los Angeles and Seattle Prepare for Next Week Showdown

Two teams with strong arguments to be superior to all of the three 8-2 sides are National Football Conference West rivals the Seattle and Rams, who both scored forty points to go to 7-2 ahead of the upcoming Hollywood blockbuster meeting between the pair in LA

They've both secured four victories in a row, have quarterbacks in Matthew Stafford and Darnold playing at an high standard (although Sam Darnold had ball security problems on game day) with excellent pass catchers, and defenses allowing under 20 points a contest

Each could easily be undefeated as too - particularly the Rams as their two defeats occurred in extra time against the San Francisco and then that painful defeat in Philly when they had a game-winning kick with the last kick blocked and run back by the Eagles for a score

The Seahawks were also defeated to the 49ers, with a late touchdown in week one, before losing to the final play of the game against the Buccaneers - so they are truly two of the best sides in the league

The next matchup on Sunday could be the best of the season 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 rushing yards, scoring three touchdowns and contributing another 42 {receiving yards