The Bears are catching a break today as Arizona wide receiver Anquan Boldin has been declared inactive with a sprained right ankle that has hobbled him for nearly a month.

The Cardinals are expected to start Steve Breaston in his place. Boldin is just one of three starters who will not suit up for the Cardinals. Linebacker Gerald Hayes and tight end Stephen Spach are also sidelined. Ali Highsmith will start in place of Hayes and Ben Patrick will replace Spach.

Devin Hester, as expected, will start for the Bears.

No surprises for the Bears on their inactive list:

WR Juaquin Iglesias
WR Devin Aromashodu
CB D.J. Moore
S Josh Bullocks
LB Pisa Tinoisamoa
G Lance Louis
DT Matt Toeaina
DT Jarron Gilbert

Cardinals

QB Brian St. Pierre (3rd)
S Rashad Johnson
LB Gerald Hayes
G Herman Johnson
G Brandon Keith
WR Anquan Boldin
TE Stephen Spach
TE Domonique Byrd