Watching his teammates blow out the Bears for their biggest win of 2009 wasn't enough for Boldin. He said the coaches weren't "man enough" to tell him before the game that he wouldn't play. Ken Whisenhunt explained that Boldin was kept out because of loose sod at Soldier Field that could've made him more susceptible to an aggravation. The Cardinals, by the way, are 5-1 when Boldin has missed a game over the past two seasons.

"I think a dark horse is Buffalo," Dungy said. "They talked originally. I think that could be a good spot." He also called the Rams, Redskins, and Browns possible suitors. Vick has a team option for 2010 that would cost the Eagles $4.25M to exercise. Their limited use of Vick suggests that it won't be.

Johnson became the first back to top 100 yards against the Niners, and it could have been worse. He lost 40 yards when his heel was ruled out of bounds on what was originally ruled an 81-yard score. In an especially promising development, he was left in at the goal-line, receiving six carries inside the 10-yard line to just two for LenDale White. On pace for 1,918 rushing yards and 14 TDs, he's a fantasy juggernaut if the goal-line work becomes a trend.

Stafford started hot, throwing darts and engineering a 17-point first-quarter lead. The rookie completely tanked after that, however, struggling badly with his accuracy and not getting the football to Calvin Johnson. Stafford's body language certainly wasn't that of a poised leader. He still has a promising future, but has flopped in back-to-back matchups against awful secondaries (also St. Louis in Week 8).

Jackson won the game with an 18-yard touchdown catch with 21 seconds left in the game. He wasn't bothered at all by Corey Webster throughout the game as V-Jax is just too big and talented. Jackson is now on pace for 84 catches, 1,444 yards and 14 touchdowns. He's a top-five option even in a tough matchup with the Eagles next week.

Brees started slowly, losing a fumble and throwing an interception in the first quarter. He bounced back in the second half, spreading the ball around and hitting Robert Meachem and Devery Henderson for big plays. Brees has topped 300 yards in three of his last four games, and he's a good bet to do it again next week at St. Louis.

Zorn plans to be "cautious" with Portis, which could mean he'll miss Week 10. "I don't remember what happened," Portis admitted. "I got a headache. I'm sore." Teams typically hold players out for one game after they get knocked unconscious the week prior. Ladell Betts may start against Denver.