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The Chiefs’ depth at outside linebacker will be seriously tested Sunday night against the New England Patriots.

Both Justin Houston (hamstring) and Tanoh Kpassagnon (ankle) are inactive, giving rookie Breeland Speaks his first career start. Frank Zombo, who re-signed with the team earlier this week, and Nate Orchard, who signed on Wednesday, are active and will likely see a healthy amount of game action.

The safety position also took a hit with Eric Murray and Eric Berry inactive. Jordan Lucas will get his first career start in their absence. With the lack of depth, wide receiver Marcus Kemp could also end up playing emergency safety. Kemp played the position in high school and practiced at it earlier this week.

Safety Leon McQuay, who was promoted from the practice squad on Saturday, is also active.

Defensive back Josh Shaw, who signed on Oct. 2, is active for the first time, while corners Tremon Smith and Charvarius Ward are both active, as well.

Along with Lucas and Speaks, offensive lineman Jordan Devey will also make his first start of the season. He’ll be filling in for right guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, who fractured his fibula against Jacksonville.

Chiefs inactives

S Eric Murray

S Eric Berry

RB Darrel Williams

LB Justin Houston

OL Kahlil McKenzie

DL Justin Hamilton

LB Tanoh Kpassagnon

Patriots inactives

CB JC Jackson

DE Keionta Davis

DL Malcom Brown

DL Geneo Grisson

OL Cole Crosten

OL Ted Karras

DE John Simon

This story was originally published October 14, 2018 at 6:07 PM.