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 pointed out how productive he looked on return duties. In their assessment, he played well. Analysts feel this could jumpstart his career from here. The Panthers ended up losing the game finally. The final score was 24 to 21. Tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders was held out. He did not participate at all in that matchup.