Henry’s three touchdowns power Ravens past Colts in 2026 opener
Baltimore opened Jesse Minter’s regular-season tenure with a 41–23 win, combining 506 yards of offense with two defensive takeaways.
Retrospective recap: This article covers the game played 2026-09-13. Records and game context are reported as of that date.
Derrick Henry supplied the rushing touchdowns, and Zay Flowers supplied the long strike that helped Baltimore take control. The Ravens beat Indianapolis 41–23 at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 13, opening the 2026 regular season at 1–0 and leaving the Colts at 0–1.
Indianapolis scored first on Jonathan Taylor’s 1-yard run but missed the extra point. Baltimore answered with Lamar Jackson’s 5-yard touchdown run and Henry’s 4-yard score, then stretched its advantage in the second quarter. Jackson’s 54-yard touchdown pass to Flowers made it 21–6; Henry followed with a 32-yard run for a 28–6 lead.
That burst gave Jesse Minter’s first regular-season game as Baltimore’s head coach a firm direction. The Ravens’ official game report credited downfield blocks by Rashod Bateman and Chris Moore on Henry’s long touchdown and noted that Indianapolis never moved within 14 points afterward.
Henry finished with 144 yards and three touchdowns on 24 carries. Jackson completed 17 of 25 passes for 324 yards and a touchdown without an interception, adding 40 rushing yards and his opening score. Flowers caught five passes for 150 yards, while Moore’s lone reception gained 53. Baltimore outgained Indianapolis 506–251 and held the ball for 35:20.
The Colts briefly reduced the lead through Taylor’s second touchdown, but Tyler Loop’s 57-yard field goal closed the first half at 31–13. Henry’s 3-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter and Loop’s later 45-yard field goal provided Baltimore’s remaining points. Taylor finished with 98 rushing yards and two scores; Daniel Jones threw for 166 yards, a touchdown and an interception.
Baltimore’s defense forced two takeaways, but the afternoon carried an injury concern: Flowers left with a hamstring injury. The result gave the Ravens a winning start under Minter without erasing the work still ahead; Baltimore was penalized 10 times for 86 yards.
Sources: Official Ravens box; Official Ravens recap; Official Ravens scoring.
Prepared with AI assistance by NSMT Ravens Desk from the linked official records. This article does not represent on-site reporting or independent interviews.