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13 Sept, 18:00 BST
Lucas Oil Stadium
Baltimore paired a dynamic Lamar Jackson–Zay Flowers connection with Derrick Henry’s punishing workload, while Indianapolis found usable fantasy pieces but could not keep its offense on the same plane.
This game · verified box score
Explore the game dataJackson efficiently pushed Baltimore’s offense while Flowers converted a compact route workload into the game’s defining receiving eruption. The receiver’s production was not merely volume-driven: he commanded a major share of both targets and air yards, then created substantial value after the catch. This is an opening-game observation, but the connection supplied immediate evidence of difference-making weekly upside.
Henry handled the Ravens’ ground game with a workload that overwhelmed Indianapolis and finished three trips with touchdowns. His efficiency was excellent, but the more stable fantasy signal was the combination of carries, first downs and scoring responsibility. Justice Hill remained involved as the complementary back, though his role was much lighter in both rushing work and routes.
Taylor gave Indianapolis its clearest offensive foundation, scoring twice on the ground while also drawing work as a receiver. The lost receiving fumble was costly, but it should not obscure his commanding snap share, route involvement and complete control of the rushing workload. The Colts’ other fantasy pass catchers offered role clues rather than a breakout result.
Jackson was the engine of Baltimore’s dominant offensive afternoon. He completed 17 of 25 passes for 324 yards and added 40 rushing yards with a rushing touchdown, delivering a strong dual-threat fantasy line. His passing efficiency was backed by positive expected-points contribution and a positive completion percentage over expectation. The blemish was a lost sack fumble, which Indianapolis converted into its only defensive takeaway; it did not, however, alter the shape of a game Baltimore controlled through explosive offense.
13 Sept, 18:00 BST
Lucas Oil Stadium
Baltimore paired a dynamic Lamar Jackson–Zay Flowers connection with Derrick Henry’s punishing workload, while Indianapolis found usable fantasy pieces but could not keep its offense on the same plane.
This game · verified box score
Explore the game dataJackson efficiently pushed Baltimore’s offense while Flowers converted a compact route workload into the game’s defining receiving eruption. The receiver’s production was not merely volume-driven: he commanded a major share of both targets and air yards, then created substantial value after the catch. This is an opening-game observation, but the connection supplied immediate evidence of difference-making weekly upside.
Henry handled the Ravens’ ground game with a workload that overwhelmed Indianapolis and finished three trips with touchdowns. His efficiency was excellent, but the more stable fantasy signal was the combination of carries, first downs and scoring responsibility. Justice Hill remained involved as the complementary back, though his role was much lighter in both rushing work and routes.
Taylor gave Indianapolis its clearest offensive foundation, scoring twice on the ground while also drawing work as a receiver. The lost receiving fumble was costly, but it should not obscure his commanding snap share, route involvement and complete control of the rushing workload. The Colts’ other fantasy pass catchers offered role clues rather than a breakout result.
Jackson was the engine of Baltimore’s dominant offensive afternoon. He completed 17 of 25 passes for 324 yards and added 40 rushing yards with a rushing touchdown, delivering a strong dual-threat fantasy line. His passing efficiency was backed by positive expected-points contribution and a positive completion percentage over expectation. The blemish was a lost sack fumble, which Indianapolis converted into its only defensive takeaway; it did not, however, alter the shape of a game Baltimore controlled through explosive offense.
Expected points describe the value of the opportunities received. Both figures use full-PPR scoring.
Flowers turned 6 targets into 5 catches, 150 yards and a touchdown despite running only 11 routes. His 13.64 yards per route and 2.36 PPR points per route capture how concentrated and explosive his day was, while his 9.66 average yards after catch above expectation adds context to the finish. Mark Andrews matched Flowers with 6 targets and ran 23 routes, offering a more conventional volume signal at tight end. Chris Moore delivered a long-play contribution on a limited route sample, while Rashod Bateman’s heavy route participation did not become usable production in this opener.
Verified route counts. Route volume alone does not establish a future role.
Henry’s line was built on more than the touchdowns. He produced 144 yards on 24 carries, averaged 6 yards per carry and posted 1.29 rushing yards over expectation per attempt. He also added a 19-yard reception, but his receiving deployment was narrow at 5 routes. Hill’s 17 routes suggest a continuing passing-down presence, yet Henry’s scoring output and rushing share established the more consequential backfield role immediately.
Taylor delivered 98 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns on 19 attempts, adding 3 receptions for 23 yards. His 20 routes and near-every-down snap rate reinforce that the Colts used him as a full offensive centerpiece rather than a narrow early-down runner. The receiving fumble limits the final result, but his 25.1 PPR points came close to his 22.62 expected PPR. Seth McGowan was a peripheral offensive participant, with 4 routes and a single target alongside his return work.
Daniel Jones completed 19 of 31 attempts for 166 yards, with one touchdown and one interception, leaving a modest fantasy return. Alec Pierce supplied the most downfield-oriented receiving profile, carrying 51.24 percent of Indianapolis’ air yards on 6 targets. Keenan Allen caught all 6 of his targets but gained only 32 yards, while Josh Downs ran 32 routes for 2 catches and 37 yards. At tight end, Tyler Warren’s 30 routes, 5 targets and touchdown made him the most useful option; the production itself remained short-area and limited at 13 yards.
Baltimore D/ST generated 2 sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery while allowing 23 points. Tyler Loop converted both field-goal attempts, including a long of 57 yards, and made all 5 extra-point attempts. Indianapolis D/ST did record 2 sacks and a recovery, but could not contain Baltimore’s scoring. Spencer Shrader made his lone field-goal attempt from 58 yards, though he missed an extra point. Those components underscore the difference between an explosive Baltimore scoring environment and an Indianapolis offense forced to chase.
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 15/09/2026. Reports and the Lab use the same published evidence edition.
Expected points describe the value of the opportunities received. Both figures use full-PPR scoring.
Flowers turned 6 targets into 5 catches, 150 yards and a touchdown despite running only 11 routes. His 13.64 yards per route and 2.36 PPR points per route capture how concentrated and explosive his day was, while his 9.66 average yards after catch above expectation adds context to the finish. Mark Andrews matched Flowers with 6 targets and ran 23 routes, offering a more conventional volume signal at tight end. Chris Moore delivered a long-play contribution on a limited route sample, while Rashod Bateman’s heavy route participation did not become usable production in this opener.
Verified route counts. Route volume alone does not establish a future role.
Henry’s line was built on more than the touchdowns. He produced 144 yards on 24 carries, averaged 6 yards per carry and posted 1.29 rushing yards over expectation per attempt. He also added a 19-yard reception, but his receiving deployment was narrow at 5 routes. Hill’s 17 routes suggest a continuing passing-down presence, yet Henry’s scoring output and rushing share established the more consequential backfield role immediately.
Taylor delivered 98 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns on 19 attempts, adding 3 receptions for 23 yards. His 20 routes and near-every-down snap rate reinforce that the Colts used him as a full offensive centerpiece rather than a narrow early-down runner. The receiving fumble limits the final result, but his 25.1 PPR points came close to his 22.62 expected PPR. Seth McGowan was a peripheral offensive participant, with 4 routes and a single target alongside his return work.
Daniel Jones completed 19 of 31 attempts for 166 yards, with one touchdown and one interception, leaving a modest fantasy return. Alec Pierce supplied the most downfield-oriented receiving profile, carrying 51.24 percent of Indianapolis’ air yards on 6 targets. Keenan Allen caught all 6 of his targets but gained only 32 yards, while Josh Downs ran 32 routes for 2 catches and 37 yards. At tight end, Tyler Warren’s 30 routes, 5 targets and touchdown made him the most useful option; the production itself remained short-area and limited at 13 yards.
Baltimore D/ST generated 2 sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery while allowing 23 points. Tyler Loop converted both field-goal attempts, including a long of 57 yards, and made all 5 extra-point attempts. Indianapolis D/ST did record 2 sacks and a recovery, but could not contain Baltimore’s scoring. Spencer Shrader made his lone field-goal attempt from 58 yards, though he missed an extra point. Those components underscore the difference between an explosive Baltimore scoring environment and an Indianapolis offense forced to chase.
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 15/09/2026. Reports and the Lab use the same published evidence edition.