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 pointed out how productive he looked on return duties. In their view, he played well. Analysts feel this could boost his career from here. The Panthers dropped the game in the end. The final score was 24 to 21. Tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders was inactive. He sat out entirely on the sidelines.