Billy Davies refused to get carried away after a late Darius Henderson strike sealed the points at Ewood Park but was full of praise for the goalscorer himself.
"He was up against two experienced players but was superb this afternoon," Davies told the official NFFC website.
Opposite number Gary Bowyer lamented a 'cruel blow' after his side had contested a close-fought game with a side he felt will be one of the best in the Championship this season.