Final2026 Week 1

Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN

Baltimore Ravens vs Indianapolis Colts

Baltimore Ravens

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41

Indianapolis Colts

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23

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Ravens141701041
Colts673723

BAL 41IND 23 Final

  • Passing leader

    Lamar Jackson

    BAL · QB

    25.0PPR pts

    17/25, 324 YDS, 1 TD, 1 RUSH TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Derrick Henry

    BAL · RB

    35.3PPR pts

    24 ATT, 144 YDS, 3 TD, 1 REC, 19 REC YDS

  • Colts leader

    Jonathan Taylor

    IND · RB

    25.1PPR pts

    19 ATT, 98 YDS, 2 TD, 3 REC, 23 REC YDS

  • Defensive playmaker

    Roquan Smith

    BAL

    1 INT, 11 TKL

Ravens 41, Colts 23: Baltimore leads from start to finish

Baltimore led 31–13 at halftime after a 17-point second quarter to win 41–23. The Ravens finished with a 506–251 edge in total offense and averaged 7.9 yards per play.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Colts went 3-for-10 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Ravens kept the ball for 35:20.

Key advantages

  • +3.2 yards/play BAL 7.9 · IND 4.7
  • +1 turnover margin BAL 1 · IND 2 turnovers
  • +255 total yards BAL 506 · IND 251

Game Highlights

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Why the Ravens Won

Baltimore won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Ravens vs Colts
RavensStatColts
7.9Yards per play4.7
1Turnovers2
506Total yards251
Other team stats
64Plays53
33%Third-down conversion30%
35:20Time of possession24:40

Scoring Summary

The Ravens scored five touchdowns and two field goals; the Colts scored three touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Ravens vs Colts
TimeTeamPlayBALIND
1st quarter
10:33INDJonathan Taylor 1-yard TD run Takes leadXP missed06
8:20BALLamar Jackson 5-yard TD run Takes leadTyler Loop XP76
4:05BALDerrick Henry 4-yard TD run Extends leadTyler Loop XP146
2nd quarter
6:54BALLamar Jackson → Zay Flowers, 54-yard TD Extends leadTyler Loop XP216
5:04BALDerrick Henry 32-yard TD run Extends leadTyler Loop XP286
2:16INDJonathan Taylor 3-yard TD runSpencer Shrader XP2813
0:00BALTyler Loop 57-yard FG Extends lead3113
3rd quarter
7:55INDSpencer Shrader 58-yard FG3116
4th quarter
12:46BALDerrick Henry 3-yard TD run Extends leadTyler Loop XP3816
10:26INDDaniel Jones → Tyler Warren, 9-yard TDSpencer Shrader XP3823
4:09BALTyler Loop 45-yard FG Extends lead4123

Fantasy Points: Ravens vs Colts, Week 1 2026

Fantasy leaders

  1. Derrick HenryBALRB35.3 PTSRB1
  2. Zay FlowersBALWR26.0 PTSWR7
  3. Jonathan TaylorINDRB25.1 PTSRB8
  4. Lamar JacksonBALQB25.0 PTSQB7

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Lamar JacksonBALQB25.0QB717/25324107401124.2Start/Sit →
Daniel JonesINDQB10.0QB2819/311661114072.8Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Derrick HenryBALRB35.3RB1RB24144311190Start/Sit →
Zay FlowersBALWR26.0WR7WR———651501Start/Sit →
Jonathan TaylorINDRB25.1RB8RB1998243230Start/Sit →
Tyler WarrenINDTE10.3TE15TE———53131Start/Sit →
Alec PierceINDWR10.1WR34WR———64610
Keenan AllenINDWR9.2WR38WR———66320Start/Sit →
Mark AndrewsBALTE8.9TE20TE———64490Start/Sit →
Chris MooreBALWR6.3WR60WR———21530Start/Sit →
Josh DownsINDWR5.7WR65WR———42370Start/Sit →
Justice HillBALRB3.8RB51RB618011100Start/Sit →
LaJohntay WesterBALWR3.5WR83WR———22150Start/Sit →
Matt HibnerBALTE2.3TE47TE———11130
Ja'Kobi LaneBALWR2.1WR94WR———31110
Durham SmytheBALTE1.4TE59TE———1140Start/Sit →
Seth McGowanINDRB1.0RB68RB———1100Start/Sit →
Laquon TreadwellINDWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →
Ashton DulinINDWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →
Rashod BatemanBALWR0.0—WR———1000Start/Sit →
Drew OgletreeINDTE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Baltimore Ravens

Snap Share

  1. Rashod BatemanWR53 snaps78%
  2. Mark AndrewsTE49 snaps72%
  3. Durham SmytheTE42 snaps62%
  4. Derrick HenryRB37 snaps54%
  5. Justice HillRB31 snaps46%

Target Share24 targets

  1. Mark Andrews25%, 6 targets
  2. Zay Flowers25%, 6 targets
  3. Ja'Kobi Lane13%, 3 targets
  4. Chris Moore8%, 2 targets
  5. LaJohntay Wester8%, 2 targets
  6. Other21%, 5 targets

Carry Share37 carries

  1. Derrick Henry65%, 24 carries
  2. Lamar Jackson19%, 7 carries
  3. Justice Hill16%, 6 carries

Indianapolis Colts

Snap Share

  1. Tyler WarrenTE50 snaps93%
  2. Jonathan TaylorRB48 snaps89%
  3. Josh DownsWR48 snaps89%
  4. Keenan AllenWR36 snaps67%
  5. Alec PierceWR32 snaps59%

Target Share29 targets

  1. Keenan Allen21%, 6 targets
  2. Alec Pierce21%, 6 targets
  3. Tyler Warren17%, 5 targets
  4. Jonathan Taylor14%, 4 targets
  5. Josh Downs14%, 4 targets
  6. Other14%, 4 targets

Carry Share20 carries

  1. Jonathan Taylor95%, 19 carries
  2. Daniel Jones5%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Tyler WarrenINDTE5093%517%0
Jonathan TaylorINDRB4889%414%19
Josh DownsINDWR4889%414%0
Rashod BatemanBALWR5378%14%0
Mark AndrewsBALTE4972%625%0
Keenan AllenINDWR3667%621%0
Durham SmytheBALTE4262%14%0
Alec PierceINDWR3259%621%0
Derrick HenryBALRB3754%14%24
Justice HillBALRB3146%14%6
Ja'Kobi LaneBALWR2740%313%0
Chris MooreBALWR2537%28%0
Laquon TreadwellINDWR1935%13%0
Matt HibnerBALTE2334%14%0
Zay FlowersBALWR2029%625%0
LaJohntay WesterBALWR2029%28%0
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE1426%00%0
Ashton DulinINDWR1019%13%0
Seth McGowanINDRB611%13%0
Josh CuevasBALTE69%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Jonathan TaylorIND · RB25.118.4+6.789%95% car—01995%414%
Derrick HenryBAL · RB35.316.2+19.154%65% car—02465%14%
Lamar JacksonBAL · QB25.015.9+9.1100%25 att—25719%00%
Daniel JonesIND · QB10.015.1−5.1100%31 att—3115%00%
Alec PierceIND · WR10.110.5−0.459%21% tgt—000%621%
Keenan AllenIND · WR9.210.5−1.367%21% tgt—000%621%
Mark AndrewsBAL · TE8.910.5−1.672%25% tgt—000%625%
Zay FlowersBAL · WR26.010.5+15.529%25% tgt—000%625%
Tyler WarrenIND · TE10.38.7+1.693%17% tgt—000%517%
Josh DownsIND · WR5.77.0−1.389%14% tgt—000%414%
Justice HillBAL · RB3.85.4−1.646%16% car—0616%14%
Ja'Kobi LaneBAL · WR2.15.2−3.140%13% tgt—000%313%
Chris MooreBAL · WR6.33.5+2.837%8% tgt—000%28%
LaJohntay WesterBAL · WR3.53.50.029%8% tgt—000%28%
Ashton DulinIND · WR0.01.7−1.719%3% tgt—000%13%
Drew OgletreeIND · TE0.01.7−1.7—3% tgt—000%13%
Durham SmytheBAL · TE1.41.7−0.362%4% tgt—000%14%
Laquon TreadwellIND · WR0.01.7−1.735%3% tgt—000%13%
Matthew HibnerBAL · —2.31.7+0.6—4% tgt—000%14%
Rashod BatemanBAL · WR0.01.7−1.778%4% tgt—000%14%
Seth McGowanIND · RB1.01.7−0.711%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Ravens 24 targets and 37 carries; Colts 29 targets and 20 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2026 season: 1.75 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.60 per carry and 0.47 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Lamar Jackson Ran hot

BAL · QB · 25.0 pts on 15.9 expected

17 of 25 passing for 324 yards, 1 touchdown; 7 carries for 40 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Titans. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Lamar Jackson →

Daniel Jones Unlucky

IND · QB · 10.0 pts on 15.1 expected

19 of 31 passing for 166 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 1 carry for 4 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 15.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 4 against the Commanders. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Daniel Jones →

Derrick Henry Ran hot

BAL · RB · 35.3 pts on 16.2 expected

1 target (4% of the team's), 1 catch for 19 yards; 24 carries (65% of the team's) for 144 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 16.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Titans. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Derrick Henry →

Mark Andrews

BAL · TE · 8.9 pts on 10.5 expected

6 targets (25% of the team's), 4 catches for 49 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.5 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Titans. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Mark Andrews →

Jonathan Taylor Ran hot

IND · RB · 25.1 pts on 18.4 expected

4 targets (14% of the team's), 3 catches for 23 yards; 19 carries (95% of the team's) for 98 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 18.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Commanders. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Jonathan Taylor →

Alec Pierce

IND · WR · 10.1 pts on 10.5 expected

6 targets (21% of the team's), 4 catches for 61 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.5 expected. Next up: Week 4 against the Commanders. Bet on the role more than the result.

Zay Flowers Ran hot

BAL · WR · 26.0 pts on 10.5 expected

6 targets (25% of the team's), 5 catches for 150 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 4 against the Titans. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Zay Flowers →

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2026 through Week 3.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Ravens defense and Colts defense
Points allowed toRavens DColts D
QBs16.421.9
RBs19.920.2
WRs36.335.0
TEs12.316.7

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Indianapolis opened at 41% win probability and fell below 2% before halftime.

Colts win probability

Colts win probability by game minuteColts started at 41%, stood at 2% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 11 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +18Taylor 1-yd TD run42% → 60%Q1 10:33
  2. −22Jackson 5-yd TD run60% → 39%Q1 8:20
  3. −19Henry 4-yd TD run39% → 20%Q1 4:05
  4. −12Jackson → Flowers, 54-yd TD18% → 6%Q2 6:54
  5. −4Henry 32-yd TD run5% → 1%Q2 5:04

Swing in Colts win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Ravens vs Colts
Baltimore RavensMeasureIndianapolis Colts
64Plays53
42%Pass rate62%
11.3Yds / dropback4.5
5.5Yds / carry5.1
3/9Third downs3/10

Efficiency edge Baltimore ran 11 more plays and gained 6.8 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • BAL Andrews 25% · Flowers 25% · Lane 13%
  • IND Pierce 21% · Allen 21% · Warren 17%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Ravens vs Colts
ResultBALIND
Touchdowns53
Field goals21
Punts35
Turnovers12
Turnovers on downs11

BAL turnover edge: +1

  • The Colts opened the scoring on their first possession, a 9-play, 65-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Ravens scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives.
All 25 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
INDQ1 15:009654:27Touchdown
BALQ1 10:333512:13Touchdown
INDQ1 8:202-20:48Interception
BALQ1 7:326313:27Touchdown
INDQ1 4:05311:46Punt
BALQ1 2:1910595:17Downs
INDQ2 12:025112:51Punt
BALQ2 9:115662:17Touchdown
INDQ2 6:541130:16Fumble
BALQ2 6:383471:34Touchdown
INDQ2 5:04300:30Punt
BALQ2 4:341-150:07Fumble
INDQ2 4:274152:11Touchdown
BALQ2 2:163-50:44Punt
INDQ2 1:32390:40Punt
BALQ2 0:526370:52Field goal
BALQ3 15:00352:10Punt
INDQ3 12:509454:55Field goal
BALQ3 7:555323:31Punt
INDQ3 4:245363:09Punt
BALQ3 1:156773:29Touchdown
INDQ4 12:466742:20Touchdown
BALQ4 10:2610436:17Field goal
INDQ4 4:094-100:47Downs
BALQ4 3:225133:22End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Ravens vs Colts Head-to-Head

The Ravens and Colts first met in 1996 and have played 19 times since.

All-time series
11–8Colts lead, 19 meetings since 1996
Postseason
2–1Colts won in 2006 and 2009; Ravens won in 2012
Largest Ravens win
41–232026
Largest Colts win
31–32008

Since 2021

2–1 Ravens lead

3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. R = Ravens win, C = Colts win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 3)

The 2026 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Ravens vs Colts
RavensStatColts
2-1Record1-2
30.7Points per game24.0
398.7Yards per game293.3
6.7Yards per play4.7
26.0Points allowed per game30.3
321.3Yards allowed per game417.3

Ravens vs Colts Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
BAL −3Ravens covered by 15
Total
48.5Over: 64 points scored (by 15.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Ravens25.841+15.3
Colts22.823+0.3

Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.

Betting Trends

Last 2 meetings: Ravens 1–1 ATS, overs 2–0.

Each team's 2026 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Baltimore Ravens

Against the spread
1–0
Over/under
1–0
ATS as favorite
1–0
ATS on the road
1–0

Indianapolis Colts

Against the spread
0–1
Over/under
1–0
ATS as underdog
0–1
ATS at home
0–1

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Ravens and Colts in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Raven or a Colt, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2026 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Ravens vs Colts Game FAQ

Who won the 2026 Ravens vs Colts Week 1 game?

The Baltimore Ravens beat the Indianapolis Colts 41–23 in Week 1 of the 2026 season. The game was played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN, on September 13, 2026. See the Ravens' 2026 schedule.

What was the final score of Ravens vs Colts?

The final score was Ravens 41, Colts 23. The Ravens led 31–13 at halftime, and the second half went Ravens 10, Colts 10.

What happened in the Ravens vs Colts game?

Baltimore led 31–13 at halftime after a 17-point second quarter to win 41–23. The Ravens finished with a 506–251 edge in total offense and averaged 7.9 yards per play. Derrick Henry led all players with a catch for 19 yards, plus 24 carries for 144 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. The Colts committed 2 turnovers, the Ravens 1.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Ravens vs Colts?

Derrick Henry led the game with 35.3 PPR fantasy points, the RB1 of Week 1, on a catch for 19 yards, plus 24 carries for 144 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. Zay Flowers was next with 26.0 (WR7). See Derrick Henry's 2026 game log.

Who led Ravens vs Colts in passing, rushing and receiving?

Lamar Jackson (BAL) led all passers with 17 of 25 for 324 yards and a touchdown. Derrick Henry (BAL) led in rushing with 24 carries for 144 yards and 3 touchdowns. Zay Flowers (BAL) led in receiving with 5 catches for 150 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Derrick Henry score against the Colts?

Derrick Henry scored 35.3 points in PPR leagues, 34.8 in half-PPR and 34.3 in standard scoring against the Colts in Week 1 of the 2026 season, on a catch for 19 yards, plus 24 carries for 144 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. He handled 65% of his team's carries.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Ravens vs Colts?

Derrick Henry outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 35.3 PPR points on 16.2 xFP (+19.1). Daniel Jones fell furthest short, with 10.0 points on 15.1 xFP (−5.1). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Ravens beat the Colts?

The Ravens beat the Colts 41–23 because they averaged 7.9 yards per play to 4.7, won the turnover battle 2–1, and outgained them 506–251.

Which team won the turnover battle in Ravens vs Colts?

The Ravens won the turnover battle 2–1: the Colts gave the ball away 2 times and the Ravens 1 time. The Ravens won the game.

What is the all-time Ravens vs Colts record?

The Colts lead the all-time series 11–8 across 19 meetings since 1996, including a 2–1 record in the postseason.

When did the Ravens and Colts last play before this game?

Before Week 1 of 2026, they last met in the 2023 season on September 24, 2023, when the Colts beat the Ravens 22–19.

Have the Ravens and Colts met in the playoffs?

Yes, 3 times, most recently in the 2012 playoffs. The Ravens are 1–2 against the Colts in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Ravens vs Colts?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Ravens −3, making the Baltimore Ravens 3-point favorites, with a closing total of 48.5. That implied about 25.8 points for the Ravens and 22.8 for the Colts.

Did Ravens vs Colts go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 48.5, and the teams combined for 64 points, 15.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Ravens vs Colts?

The Ravens covered by 15 against the closing line of Ravens −3. The final margin was 18 points.