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 highlighted how effective he was on return duties. According to them, he looked sharp. Analysts feel this could help launch his career from here. 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 did not see action in that matchup.