Cutler’s completion rate is a career-high 64.0, and he’s on pace to throw for 32 TDs and 3,844 yards. He has surpassed Matt Forte as the centerpiece of Chicago’s offense while helping raw youngsters Johnny Knox, Devin Hester, and Earl Bennett become legitimate weapons.

Elsewhere around the NFL:

New York: New York Jets WR Jerricho Cotchery (hamstring) returned to Jets practice Wednesday. Even though Cotchery was limited in practice, this is a good sign for Mark Sanchez. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on Cotchery’s status, it is not guaranteed that he will play Sunday at Oakland.

Green Bay: The Green Bay Packers have officially signed RB Ahman Green to a one-year contract. With DeShawn Wynn being out of the year, it is assumed that Green will take over as the primary third-down back ahead of Brandon Jackson. Green is not expected to take any carries away from starter Ryan Grant.

New York: Giants WR Mario Manningham (back, ribs) took part in New York Giants practice Wednesday. Manningham is expected to play and be at full strength this Sunday when the New York Giants face off against the Cardinals.

Baltimore: Ravens QB Joe Flacco is taking the Ravens’ bye week off due to a swollen ankle. Even though Flacco isn’t practicing, he is scheduled to start against the Broncos in week 8.

Oakland: Raiders beat writer Jerry McDonald indicated that the best-case scenario for Darren McFadden’s return from his knee injury is after the team’s Week 9 bye. Early in his career, it appears that McFadden is injury prone and will not make a fantasy impact this season.

Oakland: Raiders coach Tom Cable said that WR Javon Walker didn’t produce when given chances against the Eagles Sunday. Walker was only on the field for a handful of plays at the most, but he and his $2.3 million in each of the next two years are in Cable’s doghouse.

Cowboys TE Jason Witten has not been targeted once in the red zone in the Cowboys’ last three games. The Cowboys have elected to keep Whitten close to the line of scrimmage to block in the redzone this season, which makes little to no sense. Miles Austin is leading the team in red-zone targets with four over that span.

St. Louis: The Rams front office spoke to Steven Jackson before the trade deadline to assure him they never considered moving him. Rumors were swirling that the St. Louis Rams had Jackson on the block as the trade deadline approached. This is a tough break for Jackson, as it appears the Rams will be a bad team for a long period of time.