The tenth week once more provided excitement, with a major surprise for the Buffalo Bills demonstrating the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' mantra that attracts so many people into the National Football League
That result may have opened opportunities for the Patriots to move back into a leading position they used to occupy, with a schedule that gives them an advantage over their 8-2 rivals
Meanwhile in the National Football Conference 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
Could it simply have been an emotional letdown from defeating Kansas City the previous week or a deeper issue? This remains the question for the Bills to address
The Bills had secured seven victories in a row against the Dolphins but were second best from the start as the Miami team emerged as 30-13 winners in an surprising result - and performance
MVP quarterback Josh Allen only got the team's opening first down in the third quarter and first points in the fourth - yes the Dolphins had 10 days to prepare but it was still a massive egg laid by one of the league's top offences
Tua Tagovailoa threw two scores but rusher Achane was the game-changing factor, with 225 combined yards and two scores
Containing the league's best rushing attack was also key, with James Cook and teammates registering just eighty-six yards, their lowest of the year and slightly more than half their 161.5 yard average
Additionally there were the three crucial turnovers, and the two from Josh Allen in particular. An interception in the scoring area resulting in a nine-minute possession yielded no points, and his fourth-quarter dropped ball that the Dolphins converted to a touchdown just two plays
It was typical 'previous Bills teams' as they hurt themselves in the foot, getting into a deficit on defense and Josh Allen trying to do too much to rescue his squad from the situation - rather than the calm, controlled, balanced Bills we've witnessed this year
Miami have served up a varied performances this season so the jury's out on if this is the beginning of a trend, but for the Bills they'll require an immediate bounce-back in a tough game against Tampa Bay in week 11 as the New England are sneaking into a comfortable advantage at the summit of the American Football Conference East
Speaking of the Patriots, they're among three 8-2 squads in the league, all American Football Conference teams, but could they be the top team?
You can find flaws in New England, the Broncos and Indianapolis really for dominating the weaker opponents, with only five of their combined 24 wins achieved against teams with a positive record - and one example was the Colts defeating the Broncos
The Broncos beat the champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are masters of the fourth-quarter while Indianapolis can ride Jonathan Taylor, but the New England adding Sunday's win in Tampa Bay to their primtime win in Orchard Park appears to be a declaration
Their pair of losses came in recently appointed coach Vrabel's initial three contests, with seven straight wins, just like the Broncos, since then - but taking down Mayfield after the Bucs had a bye to prepare was huge
Maye's Most Valuable Player credentials won't go away, and he certainly earns point for courage after taking some hard tackles in Tampa Bay but hanging in there to steer his team to success
The defense is solid and first-year running back TreVeyon Henderson burst onto the scene on Sunday with 147 yards and two exciting scores of 55 and 69 yards - becoming just the fifth different runner to exceed 22 miles per hour this year on his initial touchdown
While you can debate who 'the best' is statistically, the Pats should be favorites to finish with the top record thanks to their schedule - which includes just a single matchup against a successful opponent, although a huge one against the Bills
Traveling to Baltimore is challenging too, but the Broncos have it even tougher in the AFC West division with the Chiefs to face two times, the Chargers (who could also compete for first place but encounter the identical challenge) and also the Green Bay on the schedule
The Colts also face the Chiefs, and have the Seahawks, San Francisco and two matchups with the 5-4 Jacksonville to contend with. There is a considerable distance to travel but the door is open for a surprise number one position in the AFC
Both squads with strong arguments to be superior to all of the three 8-2 sides are National Football Conference West opponents the Seahawks and Los Angeles, who each put up 40 burgers to reach 7-2 before next week's Hollywood blockbuster meeting between the pair in LA
They've both secured four victories in a row, have signal callers in Stafford and Sam Darnold performing at an elite level (although Sam Darnold had turnover issues on game day) with excellent pass catchers, and defenses giving up under 20 points a game
Each could realistically be undefeated as too - especially the Rams as their pair of losses came in extra time against the 49ers and then that agonising loss in Philly when they had a game-winning kick with the last kick blocked and returned by the Philadelphia for a touchdown
Seattle also lost to San Francisco, with a last-minute score in the opening week, before falling to the final play of the game against the Buccaneers - so they're genuinely among the best sides in the league
The next matchup on Sunday could be the most exciting of the season to date
Taylor might be on for a record season after his incredible display in Germany - running for 244 yards, scoring three scores and contributing another 42 {receiving yards
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