Houshmandzadeh inactive vs. Chiefs

KANSAS CITY -- Wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh, who did not practice last week because of a heel injury, is not active for the game today against the Chiefs.

He will be replaced in the starting lineup by Chris Henry.

Other Bengals inactive players are: cornerback Greg Brooks, linebacker A.J. Nicholson, center Eric Ghiaciuc, offensive lineman Scott Kooistra, wide receiver Antonio Chatman and defensive end Frostee Rucker.

There are two other changes to the starting lineup: Johnathan Joseph will start at one cornerback spot in place of Deltha O'Neal, who was probable Friday with a knee injury. And NFL rookie Rashad Geanty, a three-year Canadian Football veteran, is starting at strong-side linebacker David Pollack. Pollack was probable Friday with a hamstring injury.

O'Neal and Pollack are active and available to play.

Doug Johnson is the Bengals third quarterback.

Carson Palmer will start at quarterback.

The Bengals are dressing only seven offensive linemen. Beside the five starters, only rookie Andrew Whitworth and Stacy Andrews will be in uniform. The team has seven linebackers in uniform, including rookie Ahmad Brooks. He was the third-round supplmental draft pick in July who has impressed coaches with his work ethic.