Baltimore Ravens prepare for seven key Indianapolis Colts players in season opener
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 11:23 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
The Baltimore Ravens open the 2026 season against the Indianapolis Colts in an away game that marks the start of the Jesse Minter era for the Baltimore defense. The Ravens enter the matchup having reshaped their offensive line and adjusted their defensive front during training camp. Indianapolis features several players expected to impact the outcome, including running back Jonathan Taylor and cornerback Sauce Gardner, who was acquired in an offseason trade. Quarterback Daniel Jones is slated to start for the Colts as he returns from an injury that cut his previous campaign short. Baltimore faces the task of managing veteran defensive tackle DeForest Buckner and pass rusher Laiatu Latu while defending against tight end Tyler Warren. The game serves as a test for Baltimore's rebuilt roster as they look to secure an early win.
- •Jonathan Taylor remains the primary rushing threat for the Indianapolis offense.
- •Daniel Jones is expected to start at quarterback for the Colts.
- •Sauce Gardner lines up at cornerback for Indianapolis following a trade with the New York Jets.
- •Laiatu Latu and DeForest Buckner anchor the Indianapolis defensive front.
- •Tyler Warren provides a versatile receiving target for the Colts offense.
- 11:23 AMYahoo Sports — Ravens vs. Colts: 6 players carrying offseason momentum into Week 1
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Ravens vs. Colts: Week 1 matchups to watch
- 3:07 PMYahoo Sports — 7 Colts players the Ravens must account for in Week 1
"Several Ravens used camp and the preseason to build momentum, and it would be nice to see the positive trends carry into the opener against the Colts.
"The Ravens open the Jesse Minter era in Indianapolis, where several Colts will have their say in whether Baltimore begins the season 1-0.
"Lamar Jackson, the Ravens' WR corps, and the rebuilt offensive line headline several fascinating battles to open the 2026 season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 11:23 AMRavens vs. Colts: 6 players carrying offseason momentum into Week 1
Several Ravens used camp and the preseason to build momentum, and it would be nice to see the positive trends carry into the opener against the Colts.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 6:15 PMRavens vs. Colts: Week 1 matchups to watch
Lamar Jackson, the Ravens' WR corps, and the rebuilt offensive line headline several fascinating battles to open the 2026 season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 3:07 PM7 Colts players the Ravens must account for in Week 1
The Ravens open the Jesse Minter era in Indianapolis, where several Colts will have their say in whether Baltimore begins the season 1-0.
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