Remember when Anquan Boldin got angry at the Cardinals during and after last year's NFC championship game win? He did it again yesterday, saying he wished someome - presumably head coach Ken Whisenhunt - had been "man enough" to personally inform him about his deactivation against the Bears. The Cardinals won 41-21, by the way. You know the old saying: There's no "Anquan" in "TEAM."

On to the news:

• Looks like we have a new matchup tight end to consider this season. Lions rookie Brandon Pettigrew caught seven passes for 70 yards and a touchdown in the loss to the Seahawks. Pettigrew was a popular sleeper pick before the season, and had a couple of four-catch games before struggling for a couple of weeks with a hamstring injury. The Lions have a tough matchup against the Vikings in Week 10, but Pettigrew could be a nice fantasy start at home against the lowly Browns the following week. Pettigrew should officially be back on your radar.
• The question of which Chiefs running back would step up yesterday was answered with C) none of the above. Larry Johnson is due back this week, and until he talks himself out of town - which could happen at any time - he'll get most of the carries. I still think Kolby Smith is the logical beneficiary of another LJ meltdown. (UPDATE, 10:26 a.m. ET: The Chiefs released Johnson on Monday morning. I'm going to pick up Smith where I can, and take the chance that he'll supplant Charles. I also think this makes Matt Cassel a much better QB option, since he won't hand off to Johnson 20 times a game.)
• The Redskins will be cautious with RB Clinton Portis, who suffered a concussion on Sunday, so you'll need to watch the news later this week. However, you can bet than backup Ladell Betts (16 catches, 93 yards, TD vs. ATL) will be snapped up by many fantasy owners right away. If you have a bench spot doing nothing for you, grab Betts and see what happens.
• I was traveling Sunday and didn't get to see much football, but after looking at the Bucs-Packers results, I wouldn't drink the Josh Freeman Kool-Aid just yet. I know he threw for three TDs, but he also completed just 14 of his 31 passes. Colleague John Juhasz thinks Freeman wouldn't be a bad pickup in some leagues.
• So much for the positive news last week on Eagles RB Brian Westbrook, who missed a second straight game after suffering concussion-related headaches over the weekend. LeSean McCoy had 115 yards from scrimmage against the Cowboys, and if there's any way you can still get him, do it right now. Westbrook could be done for the season for all we know.
• In case you didn't hear, Colts WR Anthony Gonzalez underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee last week. Some reports suggested that A-Gonz would return in 2-3 weeks, but one Colts' beat writer can't see that happening. You have my permission to cut Gonzalez immediately.
• Fear not, Derrick Mason owners. Your guy only had three receptions for 31 yards, but he was targeted 13 times. He's still a strong PPR option, as long as Joe Flacco hasn't suddenly turned into Matthew Stafford.
• Here's an early reminder that the Thursday night games start this week. You'll need to decide on your Bears and 49ers by then.
• If you own Bengals WR/model citizen Chris Henry, he might be done for the season with a fractured arm. We'll know more in a day or two.
• Does anyone out there still want to trash Tony Romo, at least from a fantasy perspective? He threw for another 307 yards with a TD last night. Note to anyone who e-mails to ask, "Should I start Romo or _______?": The answer will be Romo until further notice.
• If someone can explain to me why the Giants keep taking out 264-pound Brandon Jacobs in favor of 198-yard Ahmad Bradshaw on short-yardage plays, I'd appreciate it. I thought my dad was going to burst a blood vessel in his brain when we talked about it last night.
• Titans WR Justin Gage might be back in play for fantasy owners after catching seven passes for 138 yards in Vince Young's first two starts. If you need a fourth WR, he might not be a bad pickup.

Enjoy tonight's Steelers-Broncos matchup, which should be a defensive battle. Having written that, it'll probably be a 34-31 shootout - Ben Roethlisberger throws all the time, anyway. See you back here tomorrow.