ATLANTA (AP) – Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith is inactive, while running back Jonathan Stewart is starting against the Atlanta Falcons.
Brandon LaFell is starting Sunday in place of Smith, who has a calf injury. Stewart missed practice this week with a foot injury.
Panthers starting cornerback Chris Gamble (ankle) and backup defensive tackle Ed Johnson (knee) also are inactive. Captain Munnerlyn is taking Gamble’s place.
In another lineup change, Rashawn Jackson is starting at fullback ahead of Tony Fiammetta.
All Atlanta starters are active, including defensive end John Abraham (groin) defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux (shoulder) and receiver Roddy White (knee).
The Falcons’ inactives include defensive linemen Lawrence Sidbury and Trey Lewis.
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