Baltimore
Ravens
0-0
20
FINAL
31
Indianapolis
Colts
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AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Indianapolis Colts kicked off the 2026 season with a solid 31-20 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting year. This Week 1 matchup was crucial for both teams as they looked to establish momentum early in the campaign.
Colts quarterback Daniel Jones led the charge with a strong performance, throwing for 191 yards and a touchdown. Running back Jonathan Taylor showcased his skills on the ground, racking up 88 rushing yards, while wide receiver Alec Pierce was the leading target, notching 66 receiving yards. This offensive trio was instrumental in maintaining pressure on the Ravens' defense throughout the game.
Defensively, the Colts made their mark with Hunter Wohler's pivotal interception, which shifted the momentum in favor of Indianapolis. The Ravens struggled to find their rhythm as Trey Hendrickson's lone sack highlighted their inability to keep Jones in check. Ultimately, Wohler's game-changing play proved to be the turning point, allowing the Colts to hold off any late-game surge from Baltimore.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jones | QB | 15 | 13 | 87% | 191 | 1 | 0 | 140.9 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 20 | 10 | 50% | 183 | 1 | 2 | 58.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 11 | 88 | 8.0 | 67 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Seth McGowan | HB | 9 | 68 | 7.6 | 16 | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | โ | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 4 | 5 | 1.3 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Pierce | WR | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 22 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 2 | 62 | 31.0 | 14 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Seth McGowan | HB | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 38 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 30 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 28 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 8 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Josh Cuevas | TE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 16 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | โ | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Hooker | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Wohler | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Amos | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandler Rivers | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tavius Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ethan Burke | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 51 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |

