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Horse Power or Horse Play? Reactions from Colts’ Week 1 blowout loss to Ravens: Nevermore!

The Baltimore Ravens delivered an emphatic statement to begin their 2026 campaign, cruising past the Indianapolis Colts with a 41-23 triumph at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 13. Baltimore's attack overwhelmed the host defense by racking up 506 total yards, highlighted by Zay Flowers celebrating a second-quarter grab during the rout.

Following the setback, Sauce Gardner offered his perspective on the defensive struggles that allowed Baltimore to generate explosive plays throughout the contest.

The lopsided defeat continues a troubling trend for Indianapolis, which has now dropped 11 of its previous 13 opening-week matchups while recording one tie in that span. Justin Walley experienced notable difficulties on the field as the Colts failed to find traction across all phases of the contest, squandering an early lead as the visiting Ravens answered forcefully under their newly implemented offensive and defensive schemes.