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

Week 10 again delivered, with a huge upset for the Bills proving the 'any given Sunday' mantra that attracts so many people into the NFL

This outcome could have created things up for the New England Patriots to move back into a top spot they formerly held, with a remaining games that gives them an advantage over their eight and two competitors

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

Analysis - Just a Bad Day for the Bills?

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

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

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

Dolphins quarterback Tua threw two scores but rusher De'Von Achane was the game-changing factor, with 225 total yards and two touchdowns

Containing the NFL's top running game was also key, with James Cook and teammates registering just 86 yards, their fewest of the season and just over half their 161.5 yard average

Then there were the three crucial turnovers, and the pair from Allen specifically. An interception in the end zone resulting in a nine minute drive produced nothing, and his final quarter fumble that the Dolphins turned into seven points just two plays

It was classic 'previous Bills teams' as they shot themselves in the foot, falling into a hole on defensive side and Josh Allen attempting to overcompensate to dig his team out of it - rather than the calm, controlled, balanced Buffalo team we've seen this season

Miami have served up a bit of everything this season so the verdict is uncertain on whether this is the start of something, but for Buffalo they'll need an immediate bounce-back in a difficult matchup against Tampa Bay next week as the Patriots are quietly moving into a nice lead at the top of the AFC East

Spotlight - 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 the Patriots, Denver and the Colts really for feasting on the lesser sides, with just five of their total twenty-four wins coming against opponents with a winning record - and one example was the Indianapolis defeating the Broncos

The Broncos beat the champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are kings of the fourth-quarter while Indianapolis can rely on Jonathan Taylor, but the Patriots adding Sunday's victory in Tampa Bay to their primtime success in Buffalo seems like a declaration

Their pair of losses came in recently appointed coach Mike Vrabel's initial three games, with seven consecutive wins, just like the Broncos, from that point - but taking down Baker Mayfield after the Bucs had a bye to get ready was huge

Drake Maye's MVP claims continue to be discussed, and he certainly earns point for courage after absorbing some savage hits in Tampa but persevering to guide his side to success

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

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

Traveling to the Ravens is also tough, but Denver have it more difficult in the AFC West division with the Kansas City to face two times, the Chargers (who might also challenge for first place but encounter the identical challenge) and additionally the Green Bay on the fixture list

The Colts also face 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 travel but the door is open for a surprise number one position in the AFC

Next Week - Rams & Seahawks Prepare for Week 11 Showdown

Both squads with strong arguments to be better than all of the three 8-2 sides are National Football Conference West rivals the Seattle and Los Angeles, who both put up forty points to reach 7-2 before the upcoming major game between the pair in LA

Both have secured four victories in a consecutive games, have quarterbacks in Matthew Stafford and Darnold playing at an high standard (although Sam Darnold had ball security problems on game day) with top receivers, and defenses giving up fewer than twenty points a game

Each could realistically be undefeated as too - particularly the Rams as their two defeats occurred in overtime against the 49ers and then that agonising loss in Philadelphia when they had a potentially winning kick with the final play blocked and returned by the Eagles for a touchdown

The Seahawks also lost to San Francisco, with a last-minute score in the opening week, before losing to the last kick of the contest against the Buccaneers - so they are genuinely two of the top teams in the league

The upcoming game on Sunday could be the most exciting of the season to date

Player of the Week - Jonathan Taylor

Taylor might be on for a historic year after his incredible display in Berlin - running for 244 rushing yards, scoring three scores and adding an additional 42 {receiving yards