Ravens overpower Colts 41-23 in season opener at Lucas Oil Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 11:05 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Indianapolis Colts 41-23 in their season opener on September 13, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Ravens quickly responded after trailing 6-0, scoring four touchdowns on five drives. Lamar Jackson led the charge, throwing for 324 yards and showing impressive dual-threat capability. Zay Flowers recorded five catches for 150 yards, including a 54-yard touchdown. The Colts managed just 112 yards in the first half, highlighting a struggling defense as they suffered their 12th loss in 14 season openers.
- •Baltimore gained 506 total yards, 202 rushing and 324 passing.
- •Jonathan Taylor scored two touchdowns for Indianapolis.
- •Ravens led 28-6 by the end of the first half.
- •Zay Flowers exited the game with a hamstring injury.
- •Colts managed just 112 yards in the first half.
- 11:05 PMYahoo Sports — Colts land first punch, Ravens respond with TKO in 41-23 season opener loss
"For a team that had spent the offseason preaching a fresh start with a revamped defensive unit, the opening act instead looked painfully familiar. Indianapolis has lost 11 of its last 13 season openers, which includes a tie during that stretch.
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