Baltimore
Ravens
0-0
21
FINAL
43
Indianapolis
Colts
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display to kick off the 2026 season, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Baltimore Ravens 43-21, showcasing their offensive firepower. With both teams looking to make an early statement, the Colts emerged victorious, setting a high bar for the weeks to come.
Lamar Jackson led the way for the Ravens, throwing for an impressive 394 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to move the ball through the air. However, it was Jonathan Taylor who shined for the Colts, rushing for 116 yards, effectively grounding the Ravens' defense. Rashod Bateman also made an impact for Baltimore, racking up 124 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to secure a win.
Defensively, the Colts made critical stops to stifle the Ravens' momentum. Cam Taylor-Britt's interception was a key turning point in the second half, halting a Baltimore drive that could have shifted the game’s momentum. Additionally, Calijah Kancey’s five tackles solidified a strong defensive effort, while Tavius Robinson's 3.5 sacks kept the pressure on Jackson throughout the contest, ensuring Indianapolis maintained control of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 36 | 21 | 394 | 3 | 1 | 112.4 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 16 | 7 | 154 | 1 | 0 | 99.4 |
| Tyler Huntley | QB | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 16.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 19 | 116 | 6.1 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 13 | 37 | 2.8 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Tyler Huntley | QB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 6 | 124 | 20.7 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 6 | 104 | 17.3 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 3 | 76 | 25.3 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 2 | 63 | 31.5 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 2 | 51 | 25.5 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tavius Robinson | LEDG | 3 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Barno | REDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Calijah Kancey | DT | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalyn Armour-Davis | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandler Rivers | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 49 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

