Baltimore
Ravens
0-0
52
FINAL
35
Indianapolis
Colts
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane season opener, the Baltimore Ravens topped the Indianapolis Colts with a commanding 52-35 victory. This Week 1 matchup showcased explosive offensive talent, setting the tone for the rest of the 2026 season as both teams look to establish their identities early on.
Lamar Jackson was nothing short of spectacular, throwing for 410 yards and an impressive six touchdowns. His connection with the receiving corps was electric, leading the Ravens to a dominant performance. On the other side, Anthony Richardson led the Colts in rushing with 61 yards, while Kylen Granson put up a valiant effort with 159 receiving yards, but it wasnβt enough to keep pace with Jacksonβs aerial assault.
Defensively, the Ravens made crucial plays that shifted momentum in their favor. Kyle Hamilton's two interceptions proved pivotal, stifling any potential comeback from the Colts. Meanwhile, Patrick Queen's leadership on the field with four total tackles helped contain Indianapolisβ offensive threats, ensuring Baltimore maintained their lead throughout the game. The turning point came in the second quarter when Hamilton's pick-six extended the Ravens' lead, demoralizing the Colts and setting the stage for the rest of the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 28 | 17 | 61% | 410 | 6 | 0 | 144.3 |
| Anthony Richardson | QB | 19 | 10 | 53% | 363 | 3 | 2 | 98.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson | QB | 9 | 61 | 6.8 | 14 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 14 | 49 | 3.5 | 24 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 6 | 41 | 6.8 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kylen Granson | TE | 5 | 159 | 31.8 | 63 | 1 | 81 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 4 | 123 | 30.8 | 52 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 2 | 117 | 58.5 | 59 | 1 | 84 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 2 | 97 | 48.5 | 12 | 2 | 59 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 3 | 88 | 29.3 | 35 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham Jr | WR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 18 | 1 | 44 | 1 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | 58 | 29.0 | 13 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Will Fuller V | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | β | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trenton Simpson | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyus Bowser | SAM | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julius Brents | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Pierce | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Williams | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Odafe Oweh | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brent Urban | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaquille Leonard | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyn Armour-Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Madubuike | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samson Ebukam | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rock Ya-Sin | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rodney Thomas II | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Tucker | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 33 |
| Matt Gay | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

