Overview
- The Baltimore Ravens beat the Indianapolis Colts 41-23 in the season opener on Thursday, delivering 506 yards and 41 points under new play-caller Declan Doyle.
- Lamar Jackson completed 17 of 25 passes for 324 yards and a touchdown and added seven carries for 40 yards and a rushing score, marking a clear efficiency boost from last season.
- Derrick Henry rushed for 144 yards and three touchdowns as the run game and pre-snap motion helped open explosive play opportunities across the offense.
- Roquan Smith’s early interception of Colts quarterback Daniel Jones flipped momentum and set up a scoring drive that helped the Ravens seize control of the game.
- Receivers Zay Flowers left with a hamstring issue and rookie Ja’Kobi Lane suffered a fractured wrist that will sideline him for multiple weeks, creating near-term depth and play-calling challenges despite the offense’s strong debut.