The Baltimore Ravens visit the Indianapolis Colts for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. This game will take place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, with the retractable roof ensuring a comfortable environment. Fans can watch the game on CBS at 1:00 PM on Sunday, September 13.
Jesse Minter leads the Ravens as head coach, with Declan Doyle and Anthony Weaver as coordinators. On the other side, Shane Steichen is the head coach for the Colts, supported by coordinators Jim Bob Cooter and Lou Anarumo. The Ravens are favored by 3.5 points, while the total for the game is set at 48 points.
Ravens Preview
The Baltimore Ravens had a strong preseason. They won all three games, starting with a 41-3 victory over the Washington Commanders. Joe Fagnano stood out as a quarterback, throwing for 162 yards and one touchdown.
In their second preseason game, the Ravens beat the Minnesota Vikings 13-3. Joe Fagnano again led with 123 passing yards and a touchdown. The defense showed strength, allowing only three points and recovering a fumble.
During the 2025 regular season, the Ravens ranked second in rushing yards. Derrick Henry played all 17 games, rushing for 1,595 yards and 16 touchdowns. Lamar Jackson, the starting quarterback, added 21 passing touchdowns in 13 games.
Colts Preview
The Indianapolis Colts had a challenging preseason at Lucas Oil Stadium. In their last game, they lost to the Detroit Lions, 25-16. Despite outgaining the Lions in passing yards with 195, the Colts struggled with only 12 first downs.
In the preseason Week 2, the Colts faced the Atlanta Falcons and lost 34-6. The team managed just nine first downs and 79 passing yards. Their rushing game saw a slight improvement with 85 yards, but it was not enough to keep up with the Falcons.
The Colts tied 13-13 in preseason Week 1 against the New England Patriots. They showed strength in first downs with 21 and gained 133 rushing yards. However, turnovers hurt them with two interceptions and two fumbles.
Betting Prediction
The Ravens’ offense ranked 10th in scoring last season, averaging 24.9 points per game. Their rushing attack is strong, ranking 2nd in the league. This makes them a threat to put up points, especially against a defense ranked 23rd in total yards allowed.
The Colts also have a high-scoring offense, ranking 7th in points per game with an average of 27.4. Their balanced attack can exploit the Ravens’ defense, which ranked 24th in total yards allowed. With both teams capable of scoring, a high total seems likely.
Both defenses allow a lot of passing yards, with each ranking 30th in opponent passing yards. This sets up a game where both offenses can move the ball through the air. With both teams having strong offenses and weaker pass defenses, the total score is likely to be high.
- Pick: Total Over 48.0 (-110)
