Ravens Top Colts 41-23 Behind Henry’s 3 TDs

The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Indianapolis Colts 41-23 on Sunday, with Derrick Henry’s three-touchdown rushing performance powering a decisive Week 1 road win at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Baltimore set the tone early and never surrendered control, building a 14-6 first-quarter lead before putting 17 more points on the board in the second quarter. By halftime, the Ravens held a 31-13 advantage, and their offense had already made Indianapolis pay for every opening in the defensive structure.

The Colts did offer some resistance after the break. Indianapolis held Baltimore scoreless in the third quarter while trimming the margin with a field goal, winning that period 3-0. But the Ravens answered in the fourth with 10 more points, keeping the Colts from turning the game into a true two-minute-drill finish. Indianapolis scored seven points in the final quarter, but Baltimore’s early cushion and late response were more than enough to close out the 41-23 result.

It was an efficient and explosive opening statement from the Ravens, who left Indianapolis at 1-0 after scoring at least 10 points in three of four quarters. The Colts, meanwhile, fell to 0-1 despite showing some second-half resolve in front of 65,045 fans.

Key Performers

Lamar Jackson delivered a sharp passing performance for Baltimore, finishing 17/25, 324 YDS, 1 TD. Jackson completed 68 percent of his throws and consistently created chunk-yardage opportunities, especially through his connection with Zay Flowers. Baltimore did not need him to force the issue late because the Ravens had already built a commanding lead, but his efficiency gave the offense the balance it needed.

Derrick Henry was the game’s most productive finisher, carrying 24 times for 144 yards and 3 TDs. Henry’s workload helped Baltimore control the flow of the game after taking its early lead, and his three rushing touchdowns supplied the difference in a contest that featured plenty of offense. His 6.0 yards per carry also underscored how consistently the Ravens moved the chains on the ground.

Zay Flowers turned just five catches into 150 yards and a touchdown, providing the explosive receiving element that separated Baltimore’s offense. His 30.0 yards per reception reflected the big-play dimension of the Ravens’ passing game, and his production paired perfectly with Henry’s steady work between the tackles.

NerdSports Stat: Baltimore’s three offensive leaders—Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry and Zay Flowers—combined for 618 yards from scrimmage and five touchdowns against Indianapolis.

The Ravens will take plenty of positives from their opener: a fast start, a productive ground game and a passing attack that generated major gains without requiring Jackson to throw at a high volume. Baltimore heads into its Week 2 matchup with New Orleans at 1-0 and carrying early momentum in the AFC playoff picture.

For Indianapolis, the immediate task is finding a way to turn competitive stretches into sustained four-quarter execution. The Colts return home next Sunday to face the Kansas City Chiefs, a significant early test after their 0-1 start.

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