Baltimore
Ravens
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29
FINAL
19
Indianapolis
Colts
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AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling opening to the 2026 season, the Baltimore Ravens secured a 29-19 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. With both teams eager to start the year on a high note, the Ravens showcased their offensive firepower while also leaning on a strong defensive performance to get the win.
Caleb Williams led the Ravens’ offense with precision, throwing for two touchdowns while managing the game effectively. Omarion Hampton was a force on the ground, racking up 127 rushing yards to keep the Colts' defense on its heels. For Indianapolis, Joe Burrow threw for an impressive 346 yards, and Joshua Palmer made his mark with 100 receiving yards, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Ravens' offensive balance.
Defensively, the Ravens capitalized on their opportunities, with Roquan Smith leading the charge with 5 total tackles and 1.5 sacks. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren's interception proved to be a pivotal moment, halting a Colts drive and shifting momentum back to Baltimore. The Ravens' ability to stifle key plays from Indianapolis ultimately secured their victory, setting the tone for their season ahead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 26 | 21 | 81% | 346 | 2 | 1 | 128.3 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 19 | 14 | 74% | 150 | 2 | 0 | 131.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 14 | 127 | 9.1 | 59 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 11 | 17 | 1.5 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Jordan James | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | -5 | -2.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 4 | 100 | 25.0 | 32 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 6 | 91 | 15.2 | 44 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 6 | 76 | 12.7 | 40 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 18 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 6 | 54 | 9.0 | 55 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Michael Wilson | WR | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 8 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Kyren Williams | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tre' Harris | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Omarion Hampton | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck Clark | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Otis Reese IV | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah McFadden | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Barron | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Richie Grant | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm Roach | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Karty | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Gay | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 30 |

