On Sunday, the Carolina Panthers gave Jimmy Horn Jr. an opportunity. He worked as their return specialist in the Week 1 game. That game came against the Chicago Bears. The Panthers coordinators noted how effective he was on return duties. According to them, he played well. Analysts think this could help launch 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 held out. He sat out entirely on the sidelines.