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 came against the Chicago Bears. The Panthers coordinators pointed out how strong he was in the return game. In their assessment, he performed well. Analysts feel this could boost his career going forward. The Panthers lost the game at the finish. The final score was 24 to 21. Tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders was held out. He did not participate at all on the sidelines.