Levi Jones, O'Neal inative; no word on Palmer

By Mark Curnutte
Enquirer staff writer
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Carson Palmer is expected to start at quarterback for the Bengals today against the Chiefs.

There was no lineup change listed on the pre-game inactive list.

But several Bengals starts will be inactive for the game, which begins at 1 p.m. Cincinnati time.

The list of inactive players includes cornerback Deltha O’Neal and left tackle Levi Jones.
Jones, who has an injured shoulder, will see his streak of 59 consecutive starts snapped. Eric Steinbach will move from left guard to left tackle in place of Jones. Scott Kooistra will start at left guard.

Tight end Reggie Kelly (wrist) is active but will not start. Tony Stewart will start at tight end.
Keiwan Ratliff will start at cornerback for O’Neal, who has a bruised knee.
Other Bengals inactive players are linebacker Nate Webster, defensive linemen Jonathan Fanene, Bryan Robinson and Carl Powell and wide receiver Kelley Washington. Craig Krenzel is the third quarterback.

The Chiefs are still alive for the last wildcard slot in the AFC playoff tournament. If Kansas City wins and Pittsburgh loses at home to Detroit, the Chiefs will play at Cincinnati next weekend in the wildcard round.
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