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 highlighted how strong he was in the return game. According to them, he performed well. Analysts believe this could jumpstart 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 inactive. He sat out entirely on the sidelines.