Buffalo's Bay Day Gives New England Route to Top Spot - Best of Week 10 NFL Action

The tenth week again delivered, with a huge upset for the Buffalo Bills demonstrating the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' saying that draws so many fans into the NFL

This outcome could have created opportunities for the Patriots to creep back into a leading position they used to occupy, with a remaining games that gives them an edge over their eight and two competitors

Over in the NFC the Seattle Seahawks and Rams had ideal outcomes to arrange a major confrontation next week, while our player of the week is chasing records as well as the MVP award

Analysis - Simply an Off Day for Buffalo?

Was it just an emotional letdown from beating the Chiefs last week or a deeper issue? This remains the question for the Bills to answer

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

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only got the team's opening first down in the third quarter and first points in the final quarter - yes the Dolphins had 10 days to prepare but it was nonetheless a significant failure produced by one of the NFL's top offences

Dolphins quarterback Tua threw two touchdowns but running back De'Von Achane was the devastating difference, with 225 combined yards and two touchdowns

Bottling up the NFL's top running game was crucial too, with James Cook and company recording just 86 yards, their fewest of the season and slightly more than half their 161.5-yard average

Additionally there were the three critical ball losses, and the pair from Allen specifically. An interception in the scoring area resulting in a nine-minute drive produced nothing, and his fourth-quarter fumble that Miami turned into a touchdown just later

It was typical 'old Buffalo' as they hurt themselves in the foot, falling into a hole on defensive side and Josh Allen attempting to overcompensate to rescue his squad out of it - not the composed, disciplined, well-balanced Buffalo team we've seen this season

Miami have demonstrated a bit of everything this season so the verdict is uncertain on whether this is the beginning of something, but for the Bills they'll require an immediate bounce-back in a difficult matchup against Tampa Bay in week 11 as the New England are quietly moving into a nice lead at the top of the American Football Conference East

Spotlight - Patriots Identify Route to Surprise Top Seed

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

You can find flaws in the Patriots, Denver and Indianapolis actually for feasting on the lesser sides, with just five of their total 24 wins coming against opponents with a winning record - and one example was the Indianapolis defeating the Denver

The Broncos beat the reigning champion Eagles in Philly and are masters of the final quarter while Indy can ride Jonathan Taylor, but the New England including Sunday's victory in Tampa Bay to their prime time success in Orchard Park appears to be a declaration

Their two defeats occurred in recently appointed coach Mike Vrabel's initial three contests, with seven straight wins, similar to Denver, from that point - but defeating Baker Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a bye to get ready was significant

Drake Maye's MVP claims continue to be discussed, and he definitely deserves credit for bravery after absorbing some savage hits in Tampa Bay but persevering to steer his team to success

The defense is solid and first-year running back TreVeyon Henderson burst onto the scene on game day with 147 rushing yards and two exhilerating touchdowns of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - establishing himself as just the fifth runner to break 22mph this season on his initial touchdown

Although you can argue who 'the top team' is technically, the Patriots should be favorites to end with the best record due to their remaining opponents - which includes just one game against a winning team, albeit a huge one against Buffalo

Visiting Baltimore is also tough, but the Broncos have it more difficult in the AFC West division with the Chiefs to face two times, the Los Angeles Chargers (who could also challenge for top seed but face the identical challenge) and also the Green Bay on the schedule

The Indianapolis also play the Kansas City, and have the Seattle, San Francisco and two matchups with the 5-4 Jacksonville to contend with. There's a considerable distance to go but the opportunity is available for a surprise top seed in the American Football Conference

Next Week - Los Angeles and Seattle Set for Week 11 Clash

Two teams with solid claims to be superior to all of the three 8-2 teams are NFC West opponents the Seahawks and Los Angeles, who both scored forty points to go to 7-2 before the upcoming major game between the two in LA

Both have secured four victories in a consecutive games, have signal callers in Stafford and Sam Darnold playing at an high standard (although Sam Darnold had turnover issues on game day) with excellent pass catchers, and defensive units allowing under 20 points a game

Both could easily be undefeated as well - especially the Rams as their pair of losses occurred in extra time against the 49ers and then that agonising loss in Philly when they had a game-winning kick with the final play deflected and returned by the Eagles for a score

The Seahawks were also defeated to San Francisco, with a last-minute score in week one, before falling to the final play of the game against the Buccaneers - so they're truly among the best sides in the NFL

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

Player of the Week - Jonathan Taylor

Jonathan Taylor could be on for a historic year after his incredible display in Germany - rushing for 244 yards, scoring three scores and contributing another forty-two {receiving yards