The Facts: The 49ers are likely to stick with the hot hand at quarterback, HC Mike Singletary intimated after Smith earned a game ball for his performance in the 49ers' 24-16 victory over the Broncos.

Diehards Line:"We're going to continue to go forward with Troy Smith right now," Singletary said. "We're going into the bye week, and as far as Alex Smith is concerned, it's a week-to-week deal. I'll wait and talk to our doctors, trainers, whatever. But we'll make those decisions as we need to. ..." Troy Smith leapfrogged veteran backup David Carr on the depth chart -- virtually sight unseen -- to get the start in place of Alex Smith, who is out 2 to 3 weeks with a separated left shoulder.