Colts lose season opener to Ravens in Week 1 matchup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 11:05 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

The Indianapolis Colts lost to the Baltimore Ravens, 41-23, in their season opener on September 13, 2026. After a promising start with a touchdown from Jonathan Taylor, the Colts fell behind as the Ravens scored 28 unanswered points. Taylor added another touchdown, but the Colts trailed 31-13 at halftime. Defensive struggles and turnovers contributed to the loss, which marks the Colts' largest opening game defeat since 2017. The Colts will need to address their passing and defensive issues to compete effectively going forward.
- •Colts fall to Ravens, 41-23, in season opener on September 13, 2026.
- •Jonathan Taylor scored twice, but the Colts struggled defensively.
- •Ravens outgained Colts 506 yards to 251 yards.
- •Colts finished with only four penalties, compared to Ravens' ten.
- •Next matchup involves addressing key issues to improve team performance.
- 11:05 PMYahoo Sports — Daniel Jones feels confident after Colts’ Week 1 loss to Ravens
- 9:50 PMYahoo Sports — Colts vs Ravens: Good, bad and ugly from Week 1 loss
"Colts quarterback Daniel Jones remained confident in Indianapolis’ offense despite a disappointing 41-23 Week 1 loss to the Ravens.
"Here is the good, bad and ugly after the Indianapolis Colts' 41-23 loss to the Baltimore Ravens to begin the season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 11:05 PMDaniel Jones feels confident after Colts’ Week 1 loss to Ravens
Colts quarterback Daniel Jones remained confident in Indianapolis’ offense despite a disappointing 41-23 Week 1 loss to the Ravens.
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 9:50 PMColts vs Ravens: Good, bad and ugly from Week 1 loss
Here is the good, bad and ugly after the Indianapolis Colts' 41-23 loss to the Baltimore Ravens to begin the season.
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