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13 Sept, 18:00 BST
Lucas Oil Stadium
The Ravens paired explosive passing with a punishing ground game, while the Colts found real production from Jonathan Taylor but could not keep pace with Baltimore’s sustained pressure and big-play efficiency.
This game · verified box score
Explore the game dataHenry was the defining fantasy force in Baltimore’s victory, turning a heavy rushing workload into a three-touchdown performance and adding a useful reception. His production ran well ahead of his full-PPR expectation, but the underlying workload and efficiency were equally emphatic: he controlled the early-down work while Justice Hill functioned as the lighter complementary back.
Jackson’s fantasy line had the familiar dual-threat shape: efficient passing volume, a rushing touchdown and enough designed or opportunistic ground production to lift the weekly finish. He created a small blemish with a lost sack fumble, but Baltimore’s offense repeatedly overcame it. His positive passing EPA and CPOE support the broad reading of a quarterback firmly in command rather than one merely riding Henry’s production. Daniel Jones, by contrast, was pressured frequently and finished with negative passing EPA despite delivering a touchdown pass. The one interception and modest rushing contribution left him without the ceiling necessary to answer Baltimore’s pace.
13 Sept, 18:00 BST
Lucas Oil Stadium
The Ravens paired explosive passing with a punishing ground game, while the Colts found real production from Jonathan Taylor but could not keep pace with Baltimore’s sustained pressure and big-play efficiency.
This game · verified box score
Explore the game dataHenry was the defining fantasy force in Baltimore’s victory, turning a heavy rushing workload into a three-touchdown performance and adding a useful reception. His production ran well ahead of his full-PPR expectation, but the underlying workload and efficiency were equally emphatic: he controlled the early-down work while Justice Hill functioned as the lighter complementary back.
Jackson’s fantasy line had the familiar dual-threat shape: efficient passing volume, a rushing touchdown and enough designed or opportunistic ground production to lift the weekly finish. He created a small blemish with a lost sack fumble, but Baltimore’s offense repeatedly overcame it. His positive passing EPA and CPOE support the broad reading of a quarterback firmly in command rather than one merely riding Henry’s production. Daniel Jones, by contrast, was pressured frequently and finished with negative passing EPA despite delivering a touchdown pass. The one interception and modest rushing contribution left him without the ceiling necessary to answer Baltimore’s pace.
Flowers made Baltimore’s passing game impossible to contain, converting an efficient target sample into a huge yardage day and a score. His receiving output was driven by elite yards after the catch above expectation, while Lamar Jackson efficiently distributed enough downfield production to make Flowers the game’s premier wide-receiver result.
Taylor gave Indianapolis a strong foundational fantasy line, handling the overwhelming share of the backfield work and scoring twice. A lost receiving fumble complicated an otherwise effective outing, but his rushing volume and involvement as a receiver kept him central to the Colts’ offense throughout.
Expected points describe the value of the opportunities received. Both figures use full-PPR scoring.
Flowers and Mark Andrews split the team lead in targets, though Flowers was the clear yardage and touchdown winner. Andrews remained a meaningful part of the progression, posting useful route involvement and two receiving first downs, but did not find the end zone. Chris Moore made his lone reception count with a deep gain, while his limited route total should temper any immediate volume-based conclusion. Rashod Bateman’s quiet result came despite leading Baltimore’s receivers in routes; this was an opening-game observation, not evidence of a longer-term trend. Ja’Kobi Lane and LaJohntay Wester were rotational options, with Wester also contributing in the return game.
Verified route counts. Route volume alone does not establish a future role.
Alec Pierce carried Indianapolis’ most aggressive receiving role, commanding the largest air-yards share and turning it into a useful yardage line. Keenan Allen supplied the short-area volume, catching every target but generating limited yardage, while Josh Downs added a pair of chain-moving receptions. Tyler Warren was heavily involved from a playing-time standpoint and caught the Colts’ lone receiving touchdown, though his yardage remained modest. That combination establishes viable roles across the group, but none matched Flowers’ game-breaking impact. The secondary tight ends and fringe wideouts saw only limited passing-game involvement in this opener.
Taylor was Indianapolis’ clear feature back, playing nearly the entire offensive workload, while Seth McGowan’s offensive role was minimal apart from a single reception and substantial kickoff-return duties. Baltimore’s ancillary tight ends were used mostly as supporting pieces: Durham Smythe logged meaningful snaps but little route participation, while Matthew Hibner converted his only target for a first down. On special teams, Tyler Loop was perfect on field goals and extra points, including a long make from beyond midfield. Spencer Shrader connected from long range as well, but missed an extra point. Baltimore D/ST combined sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery; Indianapolis D/ST also recovered Jackson’s fumble but allowed the larger offensive eruption.
Game-only statistics. Receiving PPR per route uses receiving production only. Week 1 observations are not established season trends. Missing data is kept separate from zero.
Statistics checked 16/09/2026. Reports and the Lab use the same published evidence edition.
Flowers made Baltimore’s passing game impossible to contain, converting an efficient target sample into a huge yardage day and a score. His receiving output was driven by elite yards after the catch above expectation, while Lamar Jackson efficiently distributed enough downfield production to make Flowers the game’s premier wide-receiver result.
Taylor gave Indianapolis a strong foundational fantasy line, handling the overwhelming share of the backfield work and scoring twice. A lost receiving fumble complicated an otherwise effective outing, but his rushing volume and involvement as a receiver kept him central to the Colts’ offense throughout.
Expected points describe the value of the opportunities received. Both figures use full-PPR scoring.
Flowers and Mark Andrews split the team lead in targets, though Flowers was the clear yardage and touchdown winner. Andrews remained a meaningful part of the progression, posting useful route involvement and two receiving first downs, but did not find the end zone. Chris Moore made his lone reception count with a deep gain, while his limited route total should temper any immediate volume-based conclusion. Rashod Bateman’s quiet result came despite leading Baltimore’s receivers in routes; this was an opening-game observation, not evidence of a longer-term trend. Ja’Kobi Lane and LaJohntay Wester were rotational options, with Wester also contributing in the return game.
Verified route counts. Route volume alone does not establish a future role.
Alec Pierce carried Indianapolis’ most aggressive receiving role, commanding the largest air-yards share and turning it into a useful yardage line. Keenan Allen supplied the short-area volume, catching every target but generating limited yardage, while Josh Downs added a pair of chain-moving receptions. Tyler Warren was heavily involved from a playing-time standpoint and caught the Colts’ lone receiving touchdown, though his yardage remained modest. That combination establishes viable roles across the group, but none matched Flowers’ game-breaking impact. The secondary tight ends and fringe wideouts saw only limited passing-game involvement in this opener.
Taylor was Indianapolis’ clear feature back, playing nearly the entire offensive workload, while Seth McGowan’s offensive role was minimal apart from a single reception and substantial kickoff-return duties. Baltimore’s ancillary tight ends were used mostly as supporting pieces: Durham Smythe logged meaningful snaps but little route participation, while Matthew Hibner converted his only target for a first down. On special teams, Tyler Loop was perfect on field goals and extra points, including a long make from beyond midfield. Spencer Shrader connected from long range as well, but missed an extra point. Baltimore D/ST combined sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery; Indianapolis D/ST also recovered Jackson’s fumble but allowed the larger offensive eruption.
Game-only statistics. Receiving PPR per route uses receiving production only. Week 1 observations are not established season trends. Missing data is kept separate from zero.
Statistics checked 16/09/2026. Reports and the Lab use the same published evidence edition.