CHARLOTTE — When Matthew Stafford entered the league, Lathan Ransom was 6 years old. Most weeks, that would just be a fun anecdote, an interesting fact to show the duality of the NFL.

This week, as the Panthers prepare to face the top-seeded Rams, it's a testament to the matchup Carolina is facing on Sunday.

Starting cornerback Jaycee Horn remains in the concussion protocol, with his status unknown for Sunday. And starting safety Tre'von Moehrig will be serving a one-game suspension for unsportsmanlike conduct at the end of the 49ers game on Monday night.

So Lathan Ransom, Demani Richardson , Chau Smith-Wade , and Akayleb Evans —all first or second-year guys—are likely to all see their snap counts increase this week. The first three on that list have all started games either

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