Baltimore
Ravens
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15
FINAL
29
Indianapolis
Colts
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AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 1 matchup, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Baltimore Ravens with a final score of 29-15, kicking off the 2026 season on a high note. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to establish early dominance in the league, but it was Indianapolis that emerged victorious at home.
Quarterback Robert Griffin III was the standout performer for the Colts, throwing for an impressive 340 yards and connecting for three touchdowns. Meanwhile, Jonathan Taylor added a strong receiving performance with 91 yards, showcasing the Colts' offensive firepower. Despite a stellar rushing effort from Lamar Jackson, who racked up 170 yards on the ground for Baltimore, it wasn't enough to secure a win.
Defensively, the Colts were anchored by Malik Hooker, who made a game-changing impact with two interceptions, stifling the Ravens' momentum at crucial moments. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Hooker's second pick set up a quick touchdown drive for Indianapolis, extending their lead and putting the Ravens on the back foot. Overall, the Colts' defensive efforts, combined with their potent offense, proved decisive in this season opener.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Griffin III | QB | 28 | 16 | 57% | 340 | 3 | 2 | 106.2 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 28 | 14 | 50% | 254 | 1 | 2 | 63.6 |
| Tavon Austin | WR | 0 | 1 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
| Philip Rivers | QB | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 10 | 170 | 17.0 | 9 | 1 | 60 | 3 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 8 | 99 | 12.4 | 38 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Devonta Freeman | HB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tavon Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Boyle | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parris Campbell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 6 | 91 | 15.2 | 71 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 6 | 86 | 14.3 | 44 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| DeMichael Harris | WR | 1 | 80 | 80.0 | 64 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 2 | 79 | 39.5 | 45 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Parris Campbell | WR | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 41 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| T.Y. Hilton | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 16 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 2 | 44 | 22.0 | 10 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Marcus Johnson | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 12 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Tavon Austin | WR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 26 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jack Doyle | TE | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Nick Boyle | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Devonta Freeman | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Hooker | FS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus Peters | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chuck Clark | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Wolfe | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Leonard | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Earl Thomas III | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Ferguson | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tavon Wilson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Okereke | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rock Ya-Sin | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kemoko Turay | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Rhodes | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marvell Tell III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaire Franklin | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Houston | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Judon | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jimmy Smith | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodrigo Blankenship | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Tucker | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

