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The Panthers safety was suspended for a week for his altercation with 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings. He has the right to appeal.

The Rams are the top seed in the NFC, coming to Charlotte for a late November showdown with the Panthers.

The disappointing loss to the 49ers can't linger for long, because they're already onto preparing for Sunday's game against the Rams in a short week.

Luke Kuechly and Steve Smith made the cut to the list of 26 semifinalists this year, while Greg Olsen and Charles Tillman did not make the cut after they were among the final 52 players.

A look at some of the key stats from the game, as well as the snap counts from Monday's loss to the 49ers that dropped the Panthers to 6-6.

Jaycee Horn had a multi-interception game, but left in the second half with a concussion, which was the story of much of the game, as the defense tried to keep Carolina in a close one.

The Panthers managed just 43 offensive plays, and one third-down conversion. And without a run game to balance things out, the offense never found a rhythm on Monday night.

The Panthers didn't get the offense going on the road, as they fell to 6-6 with a 20-9 loss to the 49ers in prime time.

The Panthers will start Claudin Cherelus and Krys Barnes at linebacker, with Christian Rozeboom and Trevin Wallace ruled out. And with Cade Mays out, Austin Corbett is back.

The team activated linebacker Krys Barnes and running back DeeJay Dallas from the practice squad Monday, giving them depth for the game tonight against the 49ers.