Buffalo's Disappointing Performance Opens Patriots Path to AFC East Lead - Best of Week 10 NFL Action

The tenth week again delivered, with a major surprise for the Bills proving the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' mantra that attracts so many fans into the National Football League

That result could have created things up for the Patriots to move back into a leading position they formerly held, with a remaining games that gives them an edge over their 8-2 rivals

Over in the NFC the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams had perfect results to arrange a monster clash next week, while our player of the week is pursuing milestones as well as the MVP award

Analysis - Just a Bad Day for the Bills?

Could it simply have been an emotional comedown from defeating Kansas City the previous week or something more? This remains the question for the Bills to answer

The Bills had secured seven victories in a row against the Dolphins but were outperformed from the start as the Dolphins emerged as 30-13 victors in an eye-opening result - and display

MVP Josh Allen only got the team's opening first down in the third quarter and initial scoring in the fourth - yes the Dolphins had ten days to prepare but it was nonetheless a massive egg produced by one of the league's top offences

Tua Tagovailoa passed for two touchdowns but running back Achane was the devastating difference, with 225 total yards and two scores

Bottling up the league's best rushing attack was crucial too, with Cook and company recording just eighty-six yards, their lowest of the season and just over fifty percent their 161.5-yard season average

Then there were the three crucial turnovers, and the two from Josh Allen in particular. An pass caught by defense in the scoring area resulting in a nine minute possession 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, getting into a hole on defensive side and Allen attempting to do too much to rescue his squad from the situation - rather than the composed, controlled, well-balanced Buffalo team we've witnessed this season

Miami have served up a varied performances this year so the verdict is uncertain on whether this is the start of something, but for the Bills they'll require an immediate bounce-back in a tough game against the Buccaneers 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 Unexpected First Place

Speaking of the Patriots, they're one of three eight and two teams in the NFL, all AFC sides, but are they the top team?

One could pick holes in the Patriots, the Broncos and the Colts actually for feasting on the lesser sides, with only five of their combined twenty-four wins coming against teams with a winning record - and one of those was the Indianapolis defeating the Denver

Denver beat the champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are kings of the final quarter while Indy can rely on Taylor, but the New England including Sunday's win in Tampa to their primtime success in Buffalo appears to be a declaration

Their two defeats came in recently appointed coach Vrabel's initial three games, with seven straight victories, just like Denver, since then - but taking down Mayfield after the Bucs had a week off to prepare was significant

Drake Maye's MVP claims won't go away, and he definitely earns point for bravery after taking some hard tackles in Tampa Bay but persevering to steer his side to victory

The defensive unit is reliable and rookie running back Henderson burst onto the scene on game day with 147 rushing yards and two exciting scores of 55 and 69 yards - establishing himself as just the fifth different ball carrier to break 22 miles per hour this year on his initial touchdown

While you can argue who 'the best' is statistically, the Patriots should be favourites to end with the top record thanks 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 even tougher in the AFC West with the Kansas City to play twice, the Chargers (who could also compete for first place but encounter the same problem) and also the Green Bay on the fixture list

The Indianapolis also face the Kansas City, and have the Seattle, San Francisco and two matchups with the five and four Jacksonville to face. There's a long way to go but the door is available for a surprise number one position in the AFC

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

Two teams with solid claims to be better than all of the three different eight and two teams are National Football Conference West opponents the Seahawks and Los Angeles, who both put up forty points to reach 7-2 before the upcoming major game between the two in Los Angeles

Both have secured four victories in a consecutive games, have signal callers in Matthew Stafford and Darnold performing at an elite level (although Sam Darnold had ball security problems on Sunday) with excellent pass catchers, and defenses allowing fewer than twenty points a contest

Both could easily be undefeated as well - particularly the Rams as their two defeats occurred in overtime against the San Francisco and then that painful defeat in Philly when they had a potentially winning field goal with the final play deflected and returned by the Eagles for a touchdown

Seattle also lost to San Francisco, with a late touchdown in week one, before losing to the last kick of the game against the Tampa Bay - so they are truly two of the top teams in the NFL

The upcoming game on Sunday could be the best of the year to date

Top Performer - Taylor

Taylor might be on for a record season after his incredible display in Germany - rushing for 244 rushing yards, scoring three touchdowns and contributing another forty-two {receiving yards