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I narrowly favor Baltimore's healthy Jackson-Henry combination to create the decisive drive. This is not a dominant-defense assumption: Indianapolis gets Jones back and has established Taylor/Warren usage. Baltimore's new center, new play caller and unsettled defensive injury returns are why I limit the lean to 55%. September 11 assessment: Flowers' full practice improves the support for Baltimore's normal passing scenario, but unresolved defensive-front participation adds offsetting uncertainty. Winner, score and event estimates remain unchanged.

• Jones and Taylor regain the partnership that powered Indianapolis's strong early 2025 offense.
• Gwyn's first-team center role and rookie Ioane add interior-line uncertainty against Indianapolis's defensive tackles.
• Doyle's first regular-season play-calling game and Minter's first Ravens season add scheme and execution uncertainty.
• Flowers returned to full Thursday practice, while Madubuike and Pierce remained limited and Grover Stewart was listed DNP. These are practice observations, not final Sunday availability.

Forecast recorded 2026-09-11. Open current game report

I forecast approximately 18-22 carries and multiple chances for Baltimore to reach scoring range. Henry remains my clearest scoring candidate; the percentage is a subjective game estimate, not TD count divided by games.

• Jackson or a receiver can finish the most valuable drives.
• New interior blocking and Indianapolis's front can disrupt short-yardage attempts.
• A pass-heavy deficit reduces Henry's opportunities.
• Flowers returned to full Thursday practice, while Madubuike and Pierce remained limited and Grover Stewart was listed DNP. These are practice observations, not final Sunday availability.

Forecast recorded 2026-09-11. Open current game report

I project 18-22 carries and 88 yards. A balanced Indianapolis offense can keep Taylor involved throughout, while Baltimore's uncertain defensive returnees stop me from assuming either a shutdown or an easy rushing matchup.

• Baltimore's revamped front may be substantially stronger than the prior version.
• A Ravens lead could reduce late carries.
• Jones' return does not guarantee the early-2025 offensive efficiency returns.
• Flowers returned to full Thursday practice, while Madubuike and Pierce remained limited and Grover Stewart was listed DNP. These are practice observations, not final Sunday availability.

Forecast recorded 2026-09-11. Open current game report

I project six to eight targets and 55 yards with Jones back. Warren's multiple alignments support access to the passing game even if the outside receivers are covered; 45+ remains a substantive five-catch-type outcome.

• Keenan Allen's arrival adds short-area target competition.
• Baltimore can use Hamilton and other defenders to limit the middle.
• Pierce's uncertain workload can affect the whole distribution, not just Warren's share.
• Flowers returned to full Thursday practice, while Madubuike and Pierce remained limited and Grover Stewart was listed DNP. These are practice observations, not final Sunday availability.

Forecast recorded 2026-09-11. Open current game report

I project six to eight rushing attempts, including scrambles, and 43 yards. The health update permits partial recovery toward his earlier rushing profile, but the new offense has not established designed-run volume, leaving 40+ near a coin flip.

• Full health does not mean the staff will restore his old rushing workload.
• Quick completions or a comfortable lead can remove scrambling opportunities.
• Kneel-downs count against rushing yards.
• Flowers returned to full Thursday practice, while Madubuike and Pierce remained limited and Grover Stewart was listed DNP. These are practice observations, not final Sunday availability.

Forecast recorded 2026-09-11. Open current game report

I forecast five to seven targets and 42 yards. His short-area role can supply chain-moving catches, but Keenan Allen's arrival and Warren's established usage keep this below 50%.

• The offseason involvement plan is not confirmed regular-season target volume.
• Allen and Warren directly compete for short-area completions.
• Baltimore's versatile defensive-back usage can make slot targets inefficient.
• Flowers returned to full Thursday practice, while Madubuike and Pierce remained limited and Grover Stewart was listed DNP. These are practice observations, not final Sunday availability.

Forecast recorded 2026-09-11. Open current game report