Baltimore
Ravens
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17
FINAL
31
Indianapolis
Colts
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AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Indianapolis Colts kicked off the 2026 season with a convincing 31-17 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, solidifying their status as a team to watch in the coming weeks. With both squads looking to set a tone for the year, the Colts demonstrated their offensive prowess and strategic execution right from the start.
Quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. was a standout for Indianapolis, throwing for two touchdown passes and guiding his team with precision. On the other side, Lamar Jackson led the Ravens with 210 passing yards, but struggled to find the end zone. Ja'Kobi Lane emerged as a key target, racking up 111 receiving yards, yet Baltimore's ground game was stifled, with Justice Hill managing only 39 rushing yards.
Defensively, the Colts made their mark with Arden Key recording a crucial sack, while Camryn Bynum's interception shifted momentum in the second half. The game's turning point came when Bynum picked off a pass inside Colts territory, allowing Indianapolis to extend their lead shortly after. With strong defensive plays and a balanced offensive attack, the Colts effectively controlled the pace and secured their first win of the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 17 | 11 | 65% | 210 | 1 | 3 | 87.4 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 18 | 13 | 72% | 196 | 2 | 0 | 144.6 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 7 | 7 | 100% | 136 | 2 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justice Hill | HB | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 8 | 30 | 3.8 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 2 | -9 | -4.5 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 4 | 111 | 27.8 | 85 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 2 | 104 | 52.0 | 39 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 6 | 96 | 16.0 | 37 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 19 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 7 | 58 | 8.3 | 56 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 2 | 56 | 28.0 | 4 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Elijah Sarratt | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arden Key | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keondre Jackson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Ajiake | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Wohler | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 39 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 40 |

