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 strong he was on returns. In their assessment, he played well. Analysts believe this could help launch his career from here. The Panthers lost the game finally. The final score was 24 to 21. Tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders was sidelined. He did not see action in that matchup.