The Colts lost 41-23 at home to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1. Quarterback Daniel Jones, playing for the first time since tearing his Achilles in Week 14 last season, completed 61.3% of his passes for 166 yards, one touchdown and one interception.
Indianapolis scored a touchdown on its opening drive, but Baltimore answered with 28 consecutive points to lead 28-6 in the second quarter. The Ravens finished with a 506-251 advantage in total yards. The Colts have not won since Week 10 of last season.
Head coach Shane Steichen said both the coaching and the team's execution needed improvement and pointed to mistakes that must be addressed. Running back Jonathan Taylor described the loss as a wake-up call, saying the new season required the Colts to prove themselves again.
Indianapolis is trying to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2020. The current absence is the franchise's longest since the seven-season stretch from 1988 through 1994 without a postseason appearance.
Kansas City opened with a 31-10 win over the Denver Broncos on Monday night. Patrick Mahomes returned exactly nine months after tearing his ACL and LCL and completed 15 of 27 passes for 184 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran seven times for 23 yards, including a 15-yard touchdown.
The two-time league MVP said the run toward the end zone helped restore his confidence that he could play his usual game. After extensive rehabilitation, Mahomes said his priority had been getting back on the field.
Running back Kenneth Walker III also made an immediate impact in his Chiefs debut. He carried 23 times for 173 yards and a touchdown and added three catches for 18 yards and another score.
Walker joined Kansas City in free agency on a three-year contract worth $43.05 million after being named Super Bowl MVP with the Seattle Seahawks last season. His opening performance gave the Chiefs production both on the ground and as a receiver alongside Mahomes' return.
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