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Week 10 once more provided excitement, with a major surprise for the Buffalo Bills demonstrating the 'any given Sunday' mantra that attracts so many fans into the National Football League
That result 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 provides them an advantage over their eight and two competitors
Over in the National Football Conference the Seattle Seahawks and Rams had ideal outcomes to arrange a major confrontation in week 11, while our top performer is pursuing milestones as well as the Most Valuable Player 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? That's the question for the Bills to answer
The Bills had won seven in a row against the Dolphins but were second best from the beginning as the Dolphins ran out 30-13 winners in an surprising outcome - and display
MVP Josh Allen only got the team's opening first down in the third quarter and first points in the final quarter - admittedly the Dolphins had 10 days to get ready but it was still a massive egg produced by one of the league's best offenses
Dolphins quarterback Tua threw two touchdowns but rusher De'Von Achane was the devastating difference, with 225 total yards and two touchdowns
Bottling up the NFL's top running game was also key, with James Cook and company recording just eighty-six yards, their fewest of the season and slightly more than half their 161.5 yard average
Additionally there were the three critical turnovers, and the two from Allen in particular. An pass caught by defense in the end zone resulting in a nine-minute possession produced nothing, and his final quarter fumble that the Dolphins converted to seven points just two plays
It was classic 'old Buffalo' as they hurt themselves in the foot, falling into a deficit on defense and Allen attempting to do too much to dig his team from the situation - not the calm, disciplined, balanced Buffalo team we've seen this season
The Dolphins have demonstrated a bit of everything this season so the jury's out on if this is the beginning of something, but for Buffalo they'll need an immediate bounce-back in a difficult matchup against Tampa Bay in week 11 as the New England are sneaking into a nice lead at the summit of the American Football Conference East
In Focus - Patriots Identify Route to Surprise Top Seed
Speaking of the New England, they're one of three eight and two teams in the league, all American Football Conference teams, but could they be the best?
You can pick holes in the Patriots, Denver and Indianapolis really for feasting on the weaker opponents, with only five of their total 24 victories 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 masters of the final quarter while Indianapolis can ride Taylor, but the New England adding Sunday's win in Tampa to their primtime success in Orchard Park seems like a declaration
Their two defeats came in new head coach Vrabel's first three games, with seven consecutive victories, just like the Broncos, since then - but taking down Mayfield after the Bucs had a week off to get ready was huge
Drake Maye's MVP claims won't go away, and he certainly deserves point for bravery after absorbing some savage hits in Tampa but persevering to steer his side to success
The defensive unit is solid and first-year running back Henderson exploded on game day with 147 rushing yards and two exhilerating scores of 55 and 69 yards - becoming just the fifth ball carrier to break 22 miles per hour this season on his initial touchdown
Although you can argue who 'the best' is technically, the Patriots should be favourites to finish with the top record due to their schedule - which features just a single matchup against a successful opponent, although a huge one against Buffalo
Traveling to the Ravens is challenging too, but the Broncos have it even tougher in the AFC West division with the Chiefs to play twice, the Chargers (who might also challenge for first place but encounter the same problem) and additionally the Green Bay on the schedule
The Colts also face the Kansas City, and have the Seahawks, San Francisco and two matchups with the five and four Jacksonville to face. There is a considerable distance to travel but the opportunity is open for a surprise number one position in the AFC
Coming Up - Los Angeles and Seattle Prepare for Next Week Showdown
Two teams with strong arguments to be better than all of the three eight and two sides are National Football Conference West opponents the Seattle and Los Angeles, who each scored 40 burgers to reach seven and two before next week's Hollywood blockbuster game between the two in LA
They've both secured four victories in a row, have quarterbacks in Stafford and Darnold performing at an elite level (although Sam Darnold had ball security problems on Sunday) with excellent pass catchers, and defenses giving up fewer than twenty points a contest
Both could realistically be without a loss as well - especially the Rams as their two defeats occurred in extra time against the San Francisco and then that agonising loss in Philly when they had a potentially winning field goal with the last kick blocked and returned by the Philadelphia for a touchdown
The Seahawks were also defeated to the 49ers, with a late touchdown in week one, before losing to the final play of the game against the Buccaneers - so they are genuinely among the best sides in the league
The next matchup on Sunday could be the most exciting of the year to date
Player of the Week - Jonathan Taylor
Jonathan Taylor could be on for a historic year after his remarkable performance in Germany - running for 244 rushing yards, registering three touchdowns and adding another forty-two {receiving yards
