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The Baltimore Ravens are on the road Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the Indianapolis Colts in an AFC matchup during Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.
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Baltimore enters Sunday’s game looking to grab a key road victory to begin the season as they start a new chapter under head coach Jesse Minter after moving on from John Harbaugh after missing the playoffs last season.
Indianapolis enters Sunday’s contest looking to grab a victory at home as the Colts try to bounce back after they struggled to end the season last year following Daniel Jones’ injury.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday afternoon’s matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Ravens Injury Report: Will Zay Flowers Play?
The Ravens have three players listed on their injury report, though wide receiver Zay Flowers is not one of them.
Of course, Flowers had been dealing with a hamstring injury throughout the week but he is off the injury report and will play against the Colts.
Ravens ILB Teddye Buchanan (knee) has been ruled out for Week 1, along with DL Nnamdi Madubuike (neck).
WR Devontez Walker (groin) is questionable after a limited week of practice.
No game designation for WR Zay Flowers (hamstring). pic.twitter.com/QMt3Qoi6xx
— Jonas Shaffer (@jonas_shaffer) September 11, 2026
Baltimore has ruled out defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike due to a neck injury as he will miss the team’s season opener.
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The Ravens have also ruled out linebacker Teddye Buchanan due to a knee injury while wide receiver Devontez Walker is questionable with a groin injury.
Colts Injury Report: Will Alec Pierce Play?
The Colts have only one player listed on their injury report as they have listed linebacker Austin Ajiake as questionable.
Indianapolis has listed Ajiake as questionable due to a hamstring injury and he is in danger of missing Sunday’s game.
#Colts HC Shane Steichen didn’t rule anyone out for Sunday’s season opener against the #Ravens.
WR Alec Pierce (heel) will play but how much is TBD.
I’m also curious to see if rookie SS A.J. Haulcy (ankle) will start and how much he plays.
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) September 11, 2026
The good news for the Colts is that wide receiver Alec Pierce is off the injury report and is expected to play despite being limited in practice throughout the week with a heel injury.
Fans can catch Sunday afternoon’s matchup between the Ravens and Colts from Lucas Oil Stadium at 1 p.m. ET on CBS in both teams’ home markets and select other locations across the country. Check local listings for games available in your area.
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This story was originally published September 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM.