On Sunday, the Carolina Panthers gave Jimmy Horn Jr. an opening. He worked as their return specialist in the Week 1 game. That game came against the Chicago Bears. The Panthers coordinators highlighted how strong he was on returns. According to them, he played well. Analysts think this could jumpstart his career moving ahead. The Panthers dropped the game finally. The final score was 24 to 21. Tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders was sidelined. He did not see action for the contest.