The Bengals are facing the best running back and best tight end they’ve opposed this season when they play the Chiefs Sunday (1 p.m.-Cincinnati’s Channel 12) at Paul Brown Stadium with what very well could be a safety making his first NFL start.
They listed George Iloka (ankle) as doubtful after he missed his third straight practice of the week Friday, meaning Shawn Williams makes his first NFL start after three seasons and 35 games on special teams.
But Williams isn’t your average neophyte, thanks to the Bengals’ depth. He’s a 2013 third-round pick out of Georgia and has been a core special teamer the past two seasons while Iloka has made 35 straight starts.