Baltimore
Ravens
0-0
37
FINAL
45
Indianapolis
Colts
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 1 matchup of the 2026 season, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Baltimore Ravens with a final score of 45-37. Both teams showcased explosive offensive talent, but the Colts emerged victorious, setting a strong tone for the season ahead.
Lamar Jackson threw for an impressive 298 yards and three touchdowns for the Ravens, showcasing his dual-threat ability. However, it was Jonathan Taylor who stole the show for the Colts, racking up a staggering 300 rushing yards, a performance that will be remembered for its sheer dominance. Ja'Kobi Lane added to the excitement with 117 receiving yards, making significant contributions to the Ravens' offensive output.
Defensively, the Colts made crucial stops, highlighted by DeForest Buckner’s two sacks that disrupted Baltimore's rhythm. While the Ravens' Malaki Starks led the defense with seven tackles, the Colts' ability to apply pressure and force key turnovers ultimately shifted the momentum in their favor. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter, when Buckner's relentless pursuit culminated in a game-changing sack, sealing the Colts' victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 20 | 12 | 60% | 298 | 3 | 2 | 104.1 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 10 | 5 | 50% | 78 | 0 | 3 | 36.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 42 | 300 | 7.1 | 103 | 6 | 25 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 8 | 47 | 5.9 | 11 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 4 | 117 | 29.3 | 53 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 1 | 80 | 80.0 | 31 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 3 | 68 | 22.7 | 42 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | — | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 18 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaki Starks | FS | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Gumbs Jr | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Young | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 27 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 31 |

