Colts struggle in home opener against Ravens in Week 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 8:14 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
The Indianapolis Colts lost their Week 1 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens at home. The Colts' defense struggled, allowing numerous explosive plays, particularly from Ravens' receiver Zay Flowers. Although Jonathan Taylor found success late in the game, the Colts' offense was hindered by a lack of passing effectiveness and a trailing deficit. The team lost the turnover battle, which further compounded their difficulties, illustrating a challenging start to the season for Indiana.
- •Colts lost to Ravens in their regular-season opener on September 13.
- •Defense allowed significant yardage, particularly to Zay Flowers.
- •Jonathan Taylor's late-game performance came too late for a comeback.
- •Colts struggled offensively, with a low average yards per attempt.
- •The team lost the turnover battle, complicating their efforts.
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