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Ravens overcome injuries, penalties in dominant Week 1 win over Colts

The Baltimore Ravens kicked off their 2026 campaign in commanding fashion on September 13, securing a 41-23 road victory against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Guided by Jesse Minter in his regular-season head coaching debut, Baltimore built an early 31-13 advantage by the intermission and ultimately generated 506 total offensive yards while forcing two turnovers.

Derrick Henry led the scoring onslaught with three touchdowns, accompanied by strong contributions from wideout Zay Flowers and quarterback Lamar Jackson, who threw for 324 yards.

The decisive Week 1 performance allowed the squad to push through penalties and injury setbacks, highlighted by defensive stability and impactful special teams contributions. Following the triumph, Minter shared a sideline celebration with his father and coaching mentor, Rick Minter, who serves as a senior defensive analyst for the franchise.