On Sunday, the Carolina Panthers gave Jimmy Horn Jr. a chance. He served as 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. In their view, he played well. Analysts believe this could help launch 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 did not participate at all in that matchup.