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Ravens Crush Colts In Opener

PUBLISHED Sep 14, 2026, 6:49 AM ET

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The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Indianapolis Colts 41-23 on September 13, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium, handing Jesse Minter his first loss as an NFL head coach. Quarterback Lamar Jackson delivered a dominant performance for Baltimore, completing 17 of 25 passes for 324 yards and one touchdown while adding a rushing score. Running back Derrick Henry powered the Ravens' ground attack with 144 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 24 carries, moving into third place on the NFL's career rushing touchdowns list with 124. Wide receiver Zay Flowers contributed significantly with five receptions for 150 yards and a touchdown before exiting with a hamstring injury. The Ravens outgained the Colts 506 total yards to 251. Indianapolis quarterback Daniel Jones finished 19 of 31 for 166 yards with one touchdown and one interception in his first game since December 2024. Running back Jonathan Taylor rushed for 98 yards and two scores for the Colts.

By Shahbaz A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On December 1, 2024, Daniel Jones suffered a right Achilles tendon tear.
On August 15, 2026, Baltimore defeated Philadelphia 24-7 in preseason action.
On August 22, 2026, Baltimore defeated Minnesota 13-3 in preseason play.
On August 28, 2026, Baltimore defeated Washington 41-3 to conclude preseason.
On September 13, 2026, Baltimore kicked off the NFL regular season.
On September 13, 2026, Derrick Henry scored his third rushing touchdown.
On September 13, 2026, Lamar Jackson surpassed 300 passing yards.
On September 13, 2026, Baltimore secured a dominant 41-23 road victory.
On September 20, 2026, Baltimore hosts New Orleans in Week 2.
On September 27, 2026, Indianapolis hosts Houston in Week 2 action.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Immediate US impact establishes Baltimore as early AFC powerhouse contenders.
Possible long-term US impact: Long-term US impact shapes postseason playoff seedings and division standings.
Most affected groups: Most affected groups include NFL fans, sports bettors, and franchise management.
Reader priority: Readers should prioritize official league reports and verified box scores.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 16
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 15

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Left: Mainstream general interest coverage emphasizing institutional athletic outcomes. Center: Focuses strictly on game statistics, scores, and factual match events. Right: Emphasizes individual stellar performance, dominance, and competitive momentum.