On Sunday, the Carolina Panthers gave Jimmy Horn Jr. an opening. He served as their return specialist in the Week 1 game. That game was against the Chicago Bears. The Panthers coordinators highlighted how productive he looked on return duties. In their view, he looked sharp. Analysts think this could boost his career from here. The Panthers ended up losing the game in the end. The final score was 24 to 21. Tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders was inactive. He did not participate at all on the sidelines.