Baltimore
Ravens
0-0
21
FINAL
34
Indianapolis
Colts
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an exciting season opener, the Indianapolis Colts topped the Baltimore Ravens 34-21, making a strong statement in Week 1 of the 2026 season. The victory not only sets the tone for Indianapolis but also serves as a wake-up call for the Ravens, who will need to regroup after this setback.
Daniel Jones led the Colts' offense with an impressive performance, throwing for 257 yards and two touchdowns. Keenan Allen proved to be a reliable target, racking up 106 receiving yards, while Jonathan Taylor contributed to the ground game with 77 rushing yards. The Colts' offensive efficiency was on full display, as they consistently moved the ball against Baltimore's defense.
Defensively, the Colts were bolstered by Sauce Gardner, who recorded a crucial interception that shifted momentum in favor of Indianapolis. However, it was Trey Hendrickson of the Ravens who made his presence felt with seven total tackles and two sacks, showcasing his defensive prowess. Despite Hendrickson's efforts, the Colts' ability to capitalize on key plays ultimately determined the outcome, marking a successful start to their season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jones | QB | 33 | 21 | 64% | 257 | 2 | 0 | 107.7 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 36 | 24 | 67% | 234 | 1 | 1 | 82.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 13 | 77 | 5.9 | 47 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 17 | 66 | 3.9 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| James Conner | HB | 15 | 49 | 3.3 | 11 | 2 | 16 | 1 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 6 | 42 | 7.0 | 12 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Rasheen Ali | HB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Adam Randall | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keenan Allen | WR | 8 | 106 | 13.3 | 17 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 29 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 15 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 14 | 1 | 16 | 2 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 6 | 45 | 7.5 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 7 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 23 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Ashton Dulin | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| James Conner | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Durham Smythe | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| K'Von Wallace | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Higgins IV | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tavius Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandler Rivers | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arden Key | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 42 |

