Baltimore
Ravens
0-0
27
FINAL
3
Indianapolis
Colts
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant performance to kick off the 2026 season, the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Indianapolis Colts with a final score of 27-3. The Ravens came into this matchup looking to establish early momentum, and they did just that by controlling the game from start to finish.
Lamar Jackson was the standout on offense, throwing for 180 yards and a touchdown while also contributing on the ground. Derrick Henry added a solid 78 rushing yards, further bolstering the Ravens' ground game, and Ja'Kobi Lane provided a reliable target with 60 receiving yards. Together, they ensured that Baltimore's offense remained balanced and potent throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Ravens imposed their will, limiting the Colts to just three points and forcing a pivotal turnover. Kyle Hamilton's interception was a game-changing moment, halting any potential momentum for Indianapolis. Additionally, Trenton Simpson's sack added pressure that consistently disrupted the Colts' offensive rhythm, sealing the win for Baltimore and setting the tone for the rest of the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 29 | 18 | 62% | 180 | 1 | 1 | 76.7 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 30 | 14 | 47% | 129 | 0 | 2 | 31.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 17 | 78 | 4.6 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 11 | 57 | 5.2 | 16 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 10 | 38 | 3.8 | — | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Rasheen Ali | HB | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Seth McGowan | HB | 11 | 11 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Adam Randall | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Durham Smythe | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 16 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 26 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 9 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Durham Smythe | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | MIKE | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jonathan Owens | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arden Key | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandler Rivers | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adetomiwa Adebawore | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 2 | 3 | 3 | 26 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 27 |

