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

Week 10 again delivered, with a huge upset for the Bills demonstrating the 'any Sunday can bring surprises' mantra that attracts so many fans into the NFL

This outcome may have opened things up for the Patriots to creep back into a leading position they formerly held, with a remaining games that provides them an edge over their 8-2 competitors

Over in the National Football Conference the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams had perfect results to arrange a monster clash in week 11, while our player of the week is chasing records as well as the Most Valuable Player award

Analysis - Simply an Off Day for the Bills?

Was it just an emotional letdown from defeating Kansas City last week or a deeper issue? That's the question for the Buffalo team to address

The Buffalo squad had secured seven victories in a row against Miami but were outperformed from the beginning as the Miami team ran out 30-13 victors in an surprising result - and display

MVP quarterback Josh Allen only achieved the squad's opening first down in the third quarter and initial scoring in the final quarter - admittedly Miami had 10 days to get ready but it was nonetheless a significant failure laid by one of the NFL's best offenses

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

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

Additionally there were the three crucial turnovers, and the two from Josh Allen specifically. An pass caught by defense in the scoring area resulting in a nine-minute possession yielded no points, and his fourth-quarter dropped ball that the Dolphins turned into seven points just later

It was typical 'old Buffalo' as they hurt themselves in the foot, falling into a hole on defense and Josh Allen attempting to overcompensate to dig his team from the situation - rather than the calm, disciplined, balanced Buffalo team we've seen this season

The Dolphins have served up a bit of everything this season so the jury's out on if this is the start of something, but for the Bills they'll require an instant response in a difficult matchup against the Buccaneers next week as the New England are sneaking into a nice lead at the top of the American Football Conference East

Spotlight - New England See Path to Surprise Top Seed

Speaking of the Patriots, they're among three eight and two squads in the NFL, all American Football Conference teams, but could they be the best?

You can pick holes in the Patriots, the Broncos and the Colts really for dominating the weaker opponents, with just five of their combined twenty-four victories achieved against teams with a positive record - and one example was the Indianapolis beating the Denver

Denver defeated the reigning champion Eagles in Philly and are masters of the final quarter while Indianapolis can rely on Jonathan Taylor, but the Patriots including Sunday's victory in Tampa Bay to their prime time success in Buffalo appears to be a statement

Their pair of losses occurred in recently appointed coach Mike Vrabel's first three contests, with seven consecutive victories, similar to the Broncos, since then - but taking down Mayfield after the Buccaneers had a week off to get ready was huge

Maye's Most Valuable Player credentials won't go away, and he certainly earns point for courage after absorbing some hard tackles in Tampa but persevering to guide his side to success

The defense is solid and rookie rusher Henderson exploded on Sunday with 147 rushing yards and two exciting touchdowns of 55 and 69 yards - establishing himself as just the fifth different runner to break 22 miles per hour this season on his initial touchdown

Although you can debate who 'the best' is technically, the Patriots should be favorites 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 the Bills

Visiting the Ravens is challenging too, but the Broncos have it even tougher in the AFC West division with the Kansas City to face two times, the Chargers (who might also challenge for top seed but face the identical challenge) and also the Packers on the fixture list

The Indianapolis also face the Kansas City, and have the Seahawks, San Francisco and two matchups with the 5-4 Jaguars to face. There's a long way to go but the opportunity is open for a shock top seed in the AFC

Next Week - Rams & Seahawks Set for Week 11 Showdown

Both squads with solid claims to be better than all of the three different 8-2 teams are NFC West rivals the Seahawks and Los Angeles, who each put up 40 burgers to go to seven and two before the upcoming Hollywood blockbuster meeting between the two in Los Angeles

Both have secured four victories in a consecutive games, have signal callers in Stafford and Darnold performing at an elite level (although Darnold had turnover issues on Sunday) with excellent pass catchers, and defensive units allowing fewer than twenty points a game

Each could easily be undefeated as too - especially the Rams as their two defeats occurred in extra time against the San Francisco and then that agonising loss in Philadelphia when they had a game-winning kick with the last kick blocked and run back by the Eagles for a score

The Seahawks also lost to San Francisco, with a last-minute score in week one, before falling to the last kick of the game against the Tampa Bay - so they are truly among the top teams in the NFL

The next matchup on Sunday could be the most exciting of the season to date

Top Performer - Jonathan Taylor

Taylor could be on for a record season after his incredible display in Berlin - running for 244 yards, registering three scores and adding an additional 42 {receiving yards