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 in the return game. According to them, he performed well. Analysts think this could boost 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 did not participate at all in that matchup.