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. According to them, he played well. Analysts feel this could help launch his career moving ahead. The Panthers lost the game in the end. The final score was 24 to 21. Tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders was inactive. He did not see action for the contest.