Houston, Morse inactive, but Hitchens, Hill both slated to start Chiefs-Browns game

The Chiefs will be without pass rusher Justin Houston against the Browns on Sunday.

Houston, who returned to practice on Thursday on a limited basis, is inactive for the fourth straight game after injuring his hamstring against Jacksonville. With Houston’s absence, rookie Breeland Speaks will get the start and more playing time.

While Houston is sidelined, inside linebacker Anthony Hitchens is expected to play and start. Hitchens sustained a severe bruise to his ribs against Denver and was limited in practice this week. He didn’t practice Wednesday and was limited on Thursday and Friday. Tyreek Hill (groin) is also active after being limited in practice on Thursday. He practiced fully on Wednesday and Friday.

Center Mitch Morse (concussion) is inactive for the third straight game, and LB Frank Zombo (hamstring) is inactive. Former Browns linebacker Nate Orchard is active after being inactive last week.

For the Browns, starting left tackle Desmond Harrison is inactive and Greg Robinson will start in his place.

Chiefs inactives

S Eric Berry

RB Darrel Williams

LB Justin Houston

LB Frank Zombo

C Mitch Morse

OL Kahlil McKenzie

DL Justin Hamilton

Browns inactives

QB Drew Stanton

WR Da’Mari Scott

DB Damarious Randall

LB Joe Schobert

OL Desmond Harrison

TE Pharoah Brown

DL Chad Thomas

Brooke Pryor

Brooke Pryor covers the Kansas City Chiefs and NFL for The Star.

This story was originally published November 4, 2018 at 10:40 AM.