Baltimore
Ravens
0-0
35
FINAL
55
Indianapolis
Colts
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-scoring affair to kick off the 2026 season, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Baltimore Ravens 55-35, showcasing their offensive firepower and setting the tone for the year ahead. With both teams eager to start the campaign on a strong note, the Colts emerged victorious, signaling their intent as potential playoff contenders.
Leading the charge for Indianapolis was quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr, who threw for an impressive 377 yards and five touchdowns, effectively carving up the Ravens' secondary. Wide receiver Malik Nabers was his top target, racking up 208 receiving yards and finding the end zone twice, while Jonathan Taylor added a solid ground game with 47 rushing yards. The Colts' offensive unit functioned flawlessly, demonstrating a potent mix of passing and receiving prowess.
Defensively, the Colts made key plays that turned the tide in their favor, with Dillon Thieneman intercepting two passes to halt Baltimore's momentum. A.J. Haulcy anchored the defense with six total tackles, helping to contain the Ravens' offense when it mattered most. The turning point came late in the second quarter, when Thieneman's second interception set up another scoring drive, giving Indianapolis a commanding lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 26 | 19 | 377 | 5 | 1 | 138.6 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 25 | 19 | 315 | 3 | 3 | 117.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 6 | 47 | 7.8 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 6 | 34 | 5.7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 5 | 208 | 41.6 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 6 | 123 | 20.5 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 6 | 84 | 14.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 6 | 81 | 13.5 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 2 | 71 | 35.5 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Johnny Wilson | WR | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Thieneman | FS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Jones | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Wohler | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Daniel Scott | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Higgins IV | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Curry | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

