The Baltimore Ravens open the 2026 season on the road against the Indianapolis Colts. Lamar Jackson remains one of the most dynamic players in the NFL -- a dual-threat quarterback who can beat you with his legs or his arm on any given play. The Ravens' defensive identity, built on physicality and versatility, makes them a difficult matchup for any offense in the league.
| Player | Team | Why They Matter |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Andrews | Ravens | One of Ravens's top players heading into Ravens's Week 1 matchup |
| Lamar Jackson | Ravens | One of Ravens's top players heading into Ravens's Week 1 matchup |
| Ray Lewis | Ravens | One of Ravens's top players heading into Ravens's Week 1 matchup |
| Jonathan Taylor | Colts | Key player for Colts that the Ravens defense will need to contain |
| Peyton Manning | Colts | Key player for Colts that the Ravens defense will need to contain |
Baltimore enters the season with legitimate Super Bowl aspirations, and opening with a road win against a young Colts team would set the right tone immediately. Derrick Henry adds another dimension to an already explosive Ravens backfield. If the defense plays like it has at its best, Baltimore is the kind of team capable of winning in any stadium on any given Sunday.
| Storyline | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Ravens offense, Week 1 debut | First look at how the unit performs under 2026 roster and coaching changes |
| Colts defense | The first test for Ravens skill players coming out of the preseason |
| Turnover margin | Week 1 games are often decided by turnovers before teams find their rhythm |
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