On Sunday, the Carolina Panthers gave Jimmy Horn Jr. a chance. He filled the role of their return specialist in the Week 1 game. That game was against the Chicago Bears. The Panthers coordinators noted how productive he looked on return duties. According to them, he performed well. Analysts believe this could boost his career moving ahead. The Panthers ended up losing the game in the end. The final score was 24 to 21. Tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders was inactive. He did not participate at all for the contest.