On Sunday, the Carolina Panthers gave Jimmy Horn Jr. an opening. He filled the role of their return specialist in the Week 1 game. That game pitted them against the Chicago Bears. The Panthers coordinators noted how effective he was on returns. In their view, he performed well. Analysts feel this could jumpstart his career moving ahead. The Panthers dropped the game in the end. The final score was 24 to 21. Tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders was held out. He did not see action in that matchup.