On Sunday, the Carolina Panthers gave Jimmy Horn Jr. an opportunity. He worked as their return specialist in the Week 1 game. That game pitted them against the Chicago Bears. The Panthers coordinators pointed out how strong he was in the return game. In their assessment, he looked sharp. Analysts believe this could jumpstart his career going forward. The Panthers lost the game in the end. The final score was 24 to 21. Tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders was inactive. He sat out entirely in that matchup.