Baltimore
Ravens
0-0
24
FINAL
27
Indianapolis
Colts
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling season opener, the Indianapolis Colts narrowly defeated the Baltimore Ravens 27-24, marking a strong start to the 2026 campaign. Both teams battled fiercely, but it was the Colts who managed to secure the win at home, showcasing their offensive prowess and resilience under pressure.
Quarterback Bryce Young led the Colts with precision, throwing for two touchdowns and keeping the chains moving throughout the game. Jonathan Taylor was a force on the ground, racking up an impressive 161 rushing yards, while Tyreek Hill made key catches to contribute 89 receiving yards. Together, they formed a dynamic trio that consistently challenged the Ravens' defense.
Defensively, DeForest Buckner made his presence felt, notching a crucial sack that disrupted the Ravens' rhythm. Although Malaki Starks of the Ravens tallied six tackles, the turning point came late in the game when the Colts' defense held strong, forcing a turnover on downs that sealed the victory. The Colts' ability to make pivotal plays on both sides of the ball ultimately determined the outcome in this closely contested match.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 19 | 11 | 58% | 195 | 1 | 0 | 110.6 |
| Bryce Young | QB | 12 | 9 | 75% | 144 | 2 | 0 | 154.1 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 1 | 1 | 100% | 5 | 1 | 0 | 127.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 32 | 161 | 5.0 | 62 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 4 | 73 | 18.3 | 6 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 7 | 55 | 7.9 | 14 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Dameon Pierce | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 4 | 89 | 22.3 | 10 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 63 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 49 | 2 | 17 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 20 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaki Starks | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teddye Buchanan | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Curry | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 59 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 46 |

