Brooks, Rudi not practicing

The Bengals are into their heavy preparation for the game Sunday at Kansas City, but they might again have to cope with a depleted linebacker corps. Middle linebacker Ahmad Brooks (groin) and backup Caleb Miller (back) are in street clothes and not practicing this morning.

Coach Marvin Lewis said linebacker Rashad Jeanty (calf), who has yet to play this season, has a chance to play Sunday

Tailback Rudi Johnson was in street clothes, too, and he walked off the field with strength coach Chip Morton toward the weight room for what appeared to be a workout. Johnson was not practicing.

Quarterback Carson Palmer said at his 2 p.m. news conference that he expected Kenny Watson to play a great deal.