Buffalo's Disappointing Performance Gives Patriots Route to Top Spot - Best 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 draws so many fans into the NFL

That result could have created opportunities for the New England Patriots to creep back into a top spot they used to occupy, with a remaining games that provides them an edge over their eight and two competitors

Over in the National Football Conference the Seattle Seahawks and Rams had ideal outcomes to arrange 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 defeating Kansas City last week or something more? That's the question for the Bills to address

The Bills had secured seven victories in a consecutive games against Miami but were second best from the beginning as the Dolphins emerged as 30-13 winners in an eye-opening result - and performance

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only got the squad's opening first down in the third period and first points in the final quarter - yes the Dolphins had ten days to get ready but it was nonetheless a significant failure produced by one of the league's top offences

Tua Tagovailoa passed for two touchdowns but rusher Achane was the game-changing factor, with 225 total yards and two scores

Bottling up the NFL's top rushing attack was crucial too, with Cook and company registering just 86 yards, their lowest of the year and just over half their 161.5 yard season average

Additionally there were the three critical ball losses, and the pair from Josh Allen specifically. 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 hurt themselves in the foot, falling into a deficit on defensive side and Allen attempting to overcompensate to dig his team from the situation - not the calm, disciplined, balanced Buffalo team we've seen this season

Miami have served up a bit of everything this year 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 difficult matchup against the Buccaneers next week as the New England are quietly moving into a nice lead at the top of the American Football Conference East

Spotlight - New England See Path to Surprise Top Seed

Regarding the Patriots, they're one of three eight and two teams in the league, all American Football Conference sides, but are they the top team?

One could find flaws in the Patriots, Denver and Indianapolis really for dominating the lesser sides, with only five of their total 24 victories coming against teams with a winning record - and one example was the Indianapolis beating the Denver

The Broncos beat the champion Eagles in Philly and are kings of the final quarter while Indianapolis can ride 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 came in recently appointed coach Vrabel's first three contests, with seven straight victories, similar to Denver, since then - but taking down Mayfield after the Bucs had a week off to get ready was significant

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

The defensive unit is solid and first-year running back Henderson burst onto the scene on Sunday with 147 yards and two exciting touchdowns of 55 and 69 yards - establishing himself as just the fifth ball carrier to exceed 22 miles per hour this year on his first score

While you can debate who 'the top team' is statistically, the Pats should be favorites to end with the top record due to their remaining opponents - which includes just a single matchup against a successful opponent, although a huge one against Buffalo

Traveling to the Ravens is challenging too, but the Broncos have it more difficult in the AFC West division with the Kansas City to play twice, the Chargers (who could also challenge for top seed but face the identical challenge) and also the Green Bay on the fixture list

The Colts also play the Chiefs, and have the Seahawks, 49ers and two games with the five and four Jacksonville to contend with. There is a long way to go but the opportunity is available for a surprise top seed in the American Football Conference

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

Two teams with solid claims to be superior to all of the three eight and two sides are NFC West rivals the Seattle and Los Angeles, who both scored forty points to go to seven and two ahead of next week's Hollywood blockbuster meeting between the pair in LA

They've both won four in a consecutive games, have signal callers in Stafford and Sam Darnold playing at an high standard (although Darnold had turnover issues on Sunday) with top receivers, and defenses giving up under 20 points a game

Each could realistically be without a loss 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 potentially winning field goal with the final play blocked and returned by the Philadelphia for a touchdown

The Seahawks also lost to the 49ers, with a last-minute score in the opening week, before losing to the last kick of the game against the Tampa Bay - so they are truly two of the best sides in the NFL

The upcoming game 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 incredible display in Germany - running for 244 rushing yards, scoring three scores and contributing an additional forty-two {receiving yards