On Sunday, the Carolina Panthers gave Jimmy Horn Jr. an opening. He served as their return specialist in the Week 1 game. That game came against the Chicago Bears. The Panthers coordinators highlighted how productive he looked in the return game. In their view, he played well. Analysts believe this could jumpstart his career going forward. The Panthers dropped the game in the end. The final score was 24 to 21. Tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders was inactive. He did not see action in that matchup.