Baltimore
Ravens
0-0
50
FINAL
43
Indianapolis
Colts
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling offensive showdown, the Baltimore Ravens narrowly defeated the Indianapolis Colts 50-43 in Week 1 of the 2026 season. Both teams showcased their firepower, but the Ravens ultimately came out on top, setting the stage for a competitive season ahead.
Daniel Jones of the Colts lit up the scoreboard with a stunning performance, throwing for 541 yards and six touchdowns, while his top target, Alec Pierce, racked up 173 receiving yards. On the ground, Derrick Henry led the Ravens with 109 rushing yards, adding a crucial balance to Baltimore's offensive attack. The combination of explosive passing and effective rushing kept the game exciting until the final whistle.
Defensively, Chidobe Awuzie of the Ravens stood out with five total tackles, and Kyle Hamilton made a pivotal interception that shifted momentum late in the game. Despite DeForest Buckner's sack for the Colts, it was Hamilton's timely pick that proved to be the turning point, allowing Baltimore to maintain their lead and secure the victory. The Ravens' defense, while not dominant, made key plays when it mattered most, sealing their first win of the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jones | QB | 45 | 23 | 541 | 6 | 3 | 106.5 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 30 | 20 | 286 | 3 | 1 | 116.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 14 | 109 | 7.8 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 8 | 32 | 4.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Pierce | WR | 6 | 173 | 28.8 | 3 | 52 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 6 | 156 | 26.0 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 7 | 104 | 14.9 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 4 | 87 | 21.8 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 4 | 85 | 21.3 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 2 | 54 | 27.0 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | SAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Reed | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Walley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Owens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arden Key | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 5 | 5 | 5 | 66 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

