Buffalo's Disappointing Performance Opens New England Path to AFC East Lead - Highlights of NFL Week 10

The tenth week once more provided excitement, with a major surprise for the Buffalo Bills proving the 'any given Sunday' saying that draws so many people into the NFL

This outcome may have opened things up for the New England Patriots to move back into a leading position they used to occupy, with a remaining games that provides them an edge over their eight and two rivals

Over in the National Football Conference the Seattle Seahawks and Rams had perfect results to arrange a major confrontation next week, while our top performer is chasing records as well as the Most Valuable Player award

Analysis - Simply an Off Day for the Bills?

Was it just an emotional comedown from beating the Chiefs last week or a deeper issue? 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 Miami team emerged as 30-13 victors in an eye-opening outcome - and display

MVP Josh Allen only got the team's opening first down in the third period and first points in the fourth - yes the Dolphins had 10 days to prepare but it was still a significant failure produced by one of the NFL's best offenses

Dolphins quarterback Tua threw two scores but running back Achane was the game-changing factor, with 225 combined yards and two scores

Bottling up the league's best running game 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

Then there were the three critical turnovers, and the pair from Allen specifically. An pass caught by defense in the scoring area resulting in a nine-minute drive produced nothing, and his final quarter fumble that the Dolphins turned into a touchdown just two plays

It was typical 'old Buffalo' as they shot themselves in the foot, falling into a deficit on defense and Josh Allen attempting to do too much to rescue his squad out of it - rather than the calm, controlled, well-balanced Bills we've witnessed this season

The Dolphins have demonstrated a bit of everything this year so the jury's out on if this is the start of something, but for Buffalo they'll need an instant response in a difficult matchup against Tampa Bay next week as the New England are quietly moving into a nice lead at the summit of the AFC East

Spotlight - Patriots Identify Route to Surprise Top Seed

Speaking of the Patriots, they're among three different eight and two teams in the league, all AFC sides, but could they be the top team?

One could find flaws in New England, the Broncos and Indianapolis actually for dominating the lesser sides, with just five of their combined twenty-four wins achieved against teams with a winning record - and one example was the Colts defeating the Broncos

Denver defeated the reigning champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are kings of the final quarter while Indianapolis can ride Jonathan Taylor, but the New England adding Sunday's win in Tampa Bay to their primtime win in Buffalo appears to be a statement

Their two defeats occurred in new head coach Mike Vrabel's initial three contests, with seven consecutive victories, similar to the Broncos, since then - but defeating Baker Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a bye to get ready was significant

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

The defensive unit is reliable and first-year rusher Henderson exploded on Sunday with 147 yards and two exhilerating scores of fifty-five and sixty-nine yards - establishing himself as just the fifth different ball carrier to break 22 miles per hour this season on his initial touchdown

While you can argue 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, albeit a huge one against the Bills

Visiting the Ravens is also tough, but Denver have it even tougher in the AFC West division with the Kansas City to face two times, the Los Angeles Chargers (who might also compete for first place but encounter the identical challenge) and additionally the Packers on the fixture list

The Colts also face the Kansas City, and have the Seahawks, San Francisco and two games with the 5-4 Jaguars to face. There is a considerable distance to go but the opportunity is available for a surprise number one position in the AFC

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

Both squads with solid claims to be superior to all of the three different 8-2 sides are NFC West opponents the Seattle and Los Angeles, who each scored forty points to reach seven and two before the upcoming major game between the pair in LA

They've both won four in a consecutive games, have signal callers in Stafford and Darnold playing at an high standard (although Darnold had turnover issues on game day) with top receivers, and defensive units giving up fewer than twenty points a contest

Each could easily be undefeated as too - particularly the Rams as their two defeats came in extra time 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 Philadelphia for a score

The Seahawks were also defeated to the 49ers, with a late touchdown in week one, before falling to the final play of the game against the Tampa Bay - so they're genuinely among the best sides in the NFL

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

Top Performer - Taylor

Jonathan Taylor might be on for a historic year after his incredible display in Berlin - rushing for 244 rushing yards, registering three scores and contributing an additional forty-two {receiving yards