Our Ravens vs Colts prediction favours Baltimore, with a 6pm BST kickoff on the opening Sunday of the 2026 NFL season. Squawka Signal’s live read on this game, including where the value sits, is in the block just below.
Both sides finished 8-9. Indianapolis scored more, at 466 to 424, though Baltimore ran the ball better than anyone in this fixture at 5.25 yards a carry, while conceding 45 sacks.
Ravens vs Colts: our editor’s prop
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Ravens vs Colts: 2025 season form
Both finished 8-9. Indianapolis carried the better differential at plus 54, however, and lost their last seven.
| 2025 regular season | Ravens | Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 8-9 | 8-9 |
| Points for | 424 | 466 |
| Points against | 398 | 412 |
| Point differential | +26 | +54 |
| Sacks recorded | 30 | 39 |
| Sacks allowed | 45 | 29 |
| Interceptions made | 11 | 14 |
| Third-down offence | 40.9% | 42.6% |
| Red-zone offence | 47.5% | 65.2% |
| Red zone allowed | 50.8% | 53.7% |
| Opponent passer rating | 89.6 | 88.0 |
The rushing rows matter most. Baltimore gained 5.25 yards a carry, the best average here, while conceding 45 sacks at the other end.
Ravens vs Colts injury report and team news
This section updates as soon as the Out, Doubtful and Questionable tags land. Notably, for now, both sides expect their first-choice quarterbacks.
Lamar Jackson starts for Baltimore with Derrick Henry in the backfield after 1,595 rushing yards. Zay Flowers heads the receivers, moreover, following 1,211 yards.
Daniel Jones starts for Indianapolis. Alec Pierce leads the receivers after 1,003 yards, meanwhile, with Jonathan Taylor carrying the run game following 1,585.
The matchup that settles it: Baltimore’s ground game against an Indianapolis front
Baltimore averaged 5.25 yards a carry in 2025, the highest figure here, with Derrick Henry gaining 1,595 of those yards.
Indianapolis recorded 39 sacks and Laiatu Latu had eight. Consequently the Colts can disrupt, even with the softer run defence, and Jonathan Taylor gives them 1,585 yards of their own.
Players to watch
- Derrick Henry (BAL, RB): 1,595 rushing yards, indeed second in the league.
- Zay Flowers (BAL, WR): 1,211 receiving yards, notably Baltimore’s leading target.
- Jonathan Taylor (IND, RB): 1,585 rushing yards, moreover, third in the league.
- Laiatu Latu (IND, DE): Eight sacks against a Baltimore line that conceded 45.
How to watch Ravens vs Colts
Kickoff is 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, September 13, which is 6pm BST in the UK. That makes it one of the friendliest windows of the week for British viewers, indeed, landing in the early evening rather than the small hours. Sky Sports has the coverage, and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game.
| Detail | Ravens vs Colts |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, September 13, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 6:00pm BST / 1:00 PM ET, Sunday 13 Sep |
| Venue | Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis |
| TV | Sky Sports |
| Live stream | NFL Game Pass (DAZN) |
| Week | Week 1, 2026 NFL season |
Ravens vs Colts prediction and score projection
Our Ravens vs Colts prediction is a narrow Baltimore win. The best rushing side in the round against a defence built to stop exactly that is a genuine contest.
Indianapolis scored more last season and hold home field, but they lost their final seven. So we will take the Ravens, 26-23. Which side carries the value, though, is a separate question from who wins, and the live read on that sits in the Signal block.
Every fixture in the round is covered across our NFL UK hub, and the 32 club pages sit on the NFL teams hub. Kickoff times are confirmed on NFL.com.
Ravens vs Colts FAQ
Baltimore, narrowly. Both finished 8-9, but the Ravens averaged 5.25 yards a carry and Indianapolis lost their last seven games. Ultimately the live win probability sits in the Signal block on this page.
Notably 6pm BST on Sunday 13 September, which is 1:00 PM ET.
Sky Sports has the coverage and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game. Moreover kickoff is Notably 6pm BST on Sunday 13 September, which is 1:00 PM ET.
Lamar Jackson, with Derrick Henry in the backfield. Meanwhile Daniel Jones starts for Indianapolis.
Ravens 26-23. Baltimore’s 5.25 yards a carry is the clearest edge, though Indianapolis scored 42 more points last season.
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