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2026 Season · Updated September 3, 2026 · Week 1 approach

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The games that frame the week

Game Center

Last-game production alongside the next opponent's statistical profile and reported availability.

Preseason finale

Last Game

W 41–3

vs. Washington Commanders · Aug 28

The Ravens controlled the game from start to finish and completed a 3-0 preseason.

Total yards
456–177
Ravens–Washington
First-half first downs
17–1
Ravens–Washington
Sacks allowed
0
Across three Ravens quarterbacks
Washington third downs
1-of-12
Six conversions allowed all preseason
Official Ravens recap →

Week 1

Next Game

Sep 13

at Indianapolis Colts · Sep 13 · 1:00 PM ET

Lucas Oil Stadium

Key matchup numbers2025 regular-season baseline

When the Ravens have the ballEPA / play

BAL
0.04 No. 12
IND
0.0 No. 15

The Ravens' big-play testExplosive rate

BAL
12.0 No. 3
IND
9.1 No. 14

When the opponent has the ballEPA / play

BAL
0.04 No. 20
IND
0.08 No. 9

The red-zone matchupTD rate

BAL
51.6 No. 6
IND
68.2 No. 3

Preliminary Colts availability watch

  • Cam Taylor-Britt CBOut

    Serving a one-game NFL suspension and will miss the opener. Source

  • Will Mallory TEIR

    Placed on injured reserve with a return designation. Source

  • Tyler Warren TEMonitor

    The Colts were managing a groin issue with Week 1 in mind. Source

  • Charvarius Ward Sr. CBReturning

    Returned to practice after a back issue and said he expects to be ready. Source
The official Week 1 injury report has not been filed. These are dated club-reported availability items, not game-status projections.

Numbers with context

Core Scorecard

No 2026 regular-season games yet. Statuses are editorial judgments and can override the statistical rank.

Team

Team

Dual Eights efficiency index

N/A

Awaiting regular-season data

2025 final benchmark 55.5 NFL rank 15

2025 final benchmarkNo. 15

The 2026 index begins after Week 1. The 2025 baseline combines four transparent, equally weighted efficiency percentiles.

What this measures

A 0–100 league-percentile composite weighting offensive EPA/play, offensive success rate, defensive EPA allowed/play and opponent success rate equally. It is not opponent-adjusted. Higher is better.

Source: Dual Eights index from nflverse play-by-play

Dual Eights efficiency index: N/A.

Team

Point differential

N/A

Awaiting regular-season data

2025 final benchmark +26 NFL rank 15

2025 final benchmarkNo. 15

Regular-season scoring margin begins after Week 1; the preseason +65 is displayed separately.

What this measures

Regular-season points scored minus points allowed. Higher is better.

Source: nflverse schedules

Point differential: N/A.

Team

Turnover differential

N/A

Awaiting regular-season data

2025 final benchmark -1 NFL rank 16

2025 final benchmarkNo. 16

Regular-season takeaway and giveaway context begins after Week 1.

What this measures

Takeaways minus giveaways on non-deleted regular-season plays. Higher is better.

Source: nflverse play-by-play

Turnover differential: N/A.

Offense

Offense

Offensive EPA per play

N/A

Awaiting regular-season data

2025 final benchmark 0.04 NFL rank 12

2025 final benchmarkNo. 12

No 2026 regular-season offensive plays yet; the labeled 2025 value provides scale only.

What this measures

Average expected points added on eligible offensive runs and passes. Higher is better.

Source: nflverse play-by-play

Offensive EPA per play: N/A.

Offense

Offensive success rate

N/A

Awaiting regular-season data

2025 final benchmark 44.6% NFL rank 13

2025 final benchmarkNo. 13

No 2026 regular-season offensive plays yet; the labeled 2025 value provides scale only.

What this measures

Share of eligible offensive plays with positive expected points added. Higher is better.

Source: nflverse play-by-play

Offensive success rate: N/A.

Offense

Explosive-play rate

N/A

Awaiting regular-season data

2025 final benchmark 12.0% NFL rank 3

2025 final benchmarkNo. 3

No 2026 regular-season sample yet. Explosives use a fixed 10-yard run / 20-yard pass definition.

What this measures

Share of eligible plays gaining at least 10 yards on a run or 20 yards on a pass. Higher is better.

Source: nflverse play-by-play

Explosive-play rate: N/A.

Offense

Red-zone touchdown rate

N/A

Awaiting regular-season data

2025 final benchmark 49.2% NFL rank 26

2025 final benchmarkNo. 26

The drive-level 2026 rate begins once the Ravens have a regular-season red-zone possession.

What this measures

Share of offensive drives reaching the opponent 20-yard line that produce a touchdown. Higher is better.

Source: nflverse play-by-play

Red-zone touchdown rate: N/A.

Defense

Defense

Defensive EPA allowed per play

N/A

Awaiting regular-season data

2025 final benchmark 0.04 NFL rank 20

2025 final benchmarkNo. 20

The preseason defense was strong, but no preseason play is included in the ranked regular-season metric.

What this measures

Average expected points added by opponents on eligible runs and passes. Lower is better.

Source: nflverse play-by-play

Defensive EPA allowed per play: N/A.

Defense

Opponent success rate

N/A

Awaiting regular-season data

2025 final benchmark 44.5% NFL rank 16

2025 final benchmarkNo. 16

No 2026 regular-season opponent plays yet; the labeled 2025 value provides scale only.

What this measures

Share of eligible opponent plays with positive expected points added. Lower is better.

Source: nflverse play-by-play

Opponent success rate: N/A.

Defense

Explosive-play rate allowed

N/A

Awaiting regular-season data

2025 final benchmark 10.4% NFL rank 21

2025 final benchmarkNo. 21

The regular-season baseline begins after Week 1 under the same explosive-play definition as the offense.

What this measures

Share of opponent plays gaining at least 10 yards on a run or 20 yards on a pass. Lower is better.

Source: nflverse play-by-play

Explosive-play rate allowed: N/A.

Defense

Opponent red-zone touchdown rate

N/A

Awaiting regular-season data

2025 final benchmark 51.6% NFL rank 6

2025 final benchmarkNo. 6

The drive-level 2026 rate begins once an opponent reaches the Ravens' red zone.

What this measures

Share of opponent drives reaching the Ravens' 20-yard line that produce a touchdown. Lower is better.

Source: nflverse play-by-play

Opponent red-zone touchdown rate: N/A.

Film and role evaluation

Unit Report Card

Dual Eights editorial grades, informed by role, film and results; regular-season rolling grades begin after Week 1.

Quarterback

Elite →

Preseason outlook
A
Preseason finale
B+

Jackson remains the central championship advantage and the offense's answer when structure breaks.

Running backs

Strength →

Preseason outlook
A-
Preseason finale
B+

Henry gives the Ravens a physical baseline that magnifies every hesitation created by Jackson and motion.

Wide receivers

Solid ↑

Preseason outlook
B
Preseason finale
A-

Flowers returned September 3 after a minor issue, restoring the room's proven stress point.

Tight ends

Solid →

Preseason outlook
B
Preseason finale
B

The group remains essential to hiding run and pass intentions from heavier personnel.

Offensive line

Concern ↓

Preseason outlook
C
Preseason finale
A-

Pinter's likely season-ending knee injury leaves center continuity as the clearest structural risk.

Defensive line

Solid ↑

Preseason outlook
B
Preseason finale
A

Madubuike joined team drills September 3, a meaningful step even with Week 1 still day-to-day.

Edge rushers

Solid →

Preseason outlook
B
Preseason finale
A

Trey Hendrickson raises the proven ceiling; regular-season four-man wins will be the real test.

Linebackers

Solid ↑

Preseason outlook
B
Preseason finale
A-

Buchanan has returned to team work, though Week 1 versus Week 2 remains unsettled.

Secondary

Strength →

Preseason outlook
A-
Preseason finale
A

Depth and versatility give Jesse Minter options to change the coverage picture after the snap.

Specialists

Mixed ↓

Preseason outlook
C+
Preseason finale
B

Tyler Loop went 5-for-8 in the preseason, and Jake Moody's practice-squad addition keeps the kicking evaluation open.

Recent form

Recent Results

WWW

2026 preseason: 3-0 · 78–13 · Point differential: +65

Preseason results are presented separately and do not count toward the regular-season scorecard or NFL ranks.

  1. Preseason 3 · vs. Washington Commanders

    W 41–3 The Ravens closed an unbeaten preseason with their largest margin, while the defense again kept the opponent out of the end zone. Official recap →

  2. Preseason 2 · at Minnesota Vikings

    W 13–3 A second straight single-digit defensive allowance reinforced the roster-depth signal. Official recap →

  3. Preseason 1 · vs. Philadelphia Eagles

    W 24–7 The Ravens opened with a balanced win and allowed only one touchdown. Official recap →

Material absences only

Injuries & Availability

Danny Pinter C

Out

Knee · Starter

His absence reopens the center competition at the point where quick pressure is most disruptive to Jackson.

Availability: The club reported the August 19 injury as likely season-ending.

Source: BaltimoreRavens.com · Aug. 24

Nnamdi Madubuike DL

Returning

Neck surgery recovery · Critical

His interior rush changes how often the Ravens can create pressure with four and preserve coverage disguise.

Availability: He joined team drills September 3; Minter called him day-to-day for Week 1.

Source: BaltimoreRavens.com · Sept. 3

Teddye Buchanan ILB

Returning

ACL recovery · Starter

His return restores a starting-level range defender behind the defensive front.

Availability: He has taken team reps and is close, but Week 1 versus Week 2 remained uncertain September 3.

Source: BaltimoreRavens.com · Sept. 3

Zay Flowers WR

Returning

Minor health issue · Critical

His movement and separation are central to creating space for the rest of the passing game.

Availability: Returned to practice September 3 after being sidelined since August joint practices.

Source: BaltimoreRavens.com · Sept. 3

Bilhal Kone CB

Injured Reserve

Undisclosed · Depth

The designation temporarily reduces cornerback depth without consuming a season-long return slot.

Availability: Designated to return and must miss at least the first four regular-season games.

Source: BaltimoreRavens.com · Aug. 30

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Metric Glossary & Sources

Efficiency index

A 0–100 league-percentile composite weighting offensive EPA/play, offensive success rate, defensive EPA allowed/play and opponent success rate equally. It is not opponent-adjusted. Higher is better.

Point diff.

Regular-season points scored minus points allowed. Higher is better.

Turnover diff.

Takeaways minus giveaways on non-deleted regular-season plays. Higher is better.

EPA / play

Average expected points added on eligible offensive runs and passes. Higher is better.

Success rate

Share of eligible offensive plays with positive expected points added. Higher is better.

Explosive rate

Share of eligible plays gaining at least 10 yards on a run or 20 yards on a pass. Higher is better.

Red-zone TD rate

Share of offensive drives reaching the opponent 20-yard line that produce a touchdown. Higher is better.

EPA allowed / play

Average expected points added by opponents on eligible runs and passes. Lower is better.

Success allowed

Share of eligible opponent plays with positive expected points added. Lower is better.

Explosives allowed

Share of opponent plays gaining at least 10 yards on a run or 20 yards on a pass. Lower is better.

Opponent RZ TD rate

Share of opponent drives reaching the Ravens' 20-yard line that produce a touchdown. Lower is better.

nflverse schedules and play-by-play

Automated regular-season results, EPA, success, explosive plays, red-zone drives and NFL ranks

Schedules update about every five minutes; play-by-play is refreshed nightly after game days. · CC BY 4.0
  • The Dual Eights efficiency index is the equal-weight average of four league percentiles: offensive EPA/play, offensive success rate, defensive EPA allowed/play and opponent success rate. It is a transparent, non-opponent-adjusted team index.
  • Only regular-season plays count toward the ranked scorecard. Kneels, spikes, two-point attempts, deleted plays and aborted plays are excluded.
  • Explosive plays are runs of 10+ yards or passes of 20+ yards, divided by eligible run/pass plays.
  • Red-zone rates are drive-level: a drive qualifies once it reaches the opponent 20-yard line.
  • Pressure rate is omitted because the free sources reviewed do not expose a defensible complete pressure variable.
  • Playoff probability is omitted until a transparent, repeatable model is added.
  • Unit letter grades are editorial, informed by role, film and results; they are separate from the statistical scorecard.

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