On Sunday, the Carolina Panthers gave Jimmy Horn Jr. an opening. He served as their return specialist in the Week 1 game. That game pitted them against the Chicago Bears. The Panthers coordinators noted how productive he looked on returns. In their view, he looked sharp. Analysts believe this could jumpstart his career moving ahead. The Panthers dropped the game in the end. The final score was 24 to 21. Tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders was sidelined. He sat out entirely on the sidelines.