Lamar Jackson and Daniel Jones face off in Ravens-Colts season opener

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 4:43 PM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Lamar Jackson and Daniel Jones face off in Ravens-Colts season opener
Summary

Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens visit the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium for the opening game of the season. Both quarterbacks enter the matchup following high-rated performances during the 2025 campaign. Jackson completed 63.6% of his passes with 21 touchdowns last year and remains the league’s most prolific rushing quarterback. Daniel Jones recorded a 100.2 passer rating in 2025 and maintained a strong record at home, where he exceeded 200 passing yards in all six appearances. Defensive units for both clubs look to improve after finishing 30th and 31st in pass defense respectively last season. The game provides an opportunity for both teams to capitalize on potential defensive vulnerabilities if their offensive lines successfully manage the pass rush. The contest remains scheduled as the teams finalize preparations for the upcoming kickoff.

Source Links
Status Watch
  • Lamar Jackson posted a 103.8 passer rating during the 2025 season.
  • Daniel Jones recorded a 100.2 passer rating across 2025 with five rushing touchdowns.
  • Baltimore’s pass defense ranked 30th and Indianapolis ranked 31st in the league last year.
  • Daniel Jones logged at least one touchdown pass in all six home games last season.
Latest Updates
  • 4:43 PMYahoo SportsLamar Jackson and Daniel Jones bring efficiency to Ravens-Colts opener
What they're saying
"

Lamar Jackson and Daniel Jones enter Week 1 ready to rebount after efficient 2025 seasons filled with injury

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days