Colts Face Lamar Jackson’s Dual Threat | Sports News

The Indianapolis Colts kick off their 2026 season with high stakes and heavy pressure after a five-year playoff drought, facing a revamped but dangerous Baltimore Ravens squad led by MVP-caliber Lamar Jackson. Jackson, healthy and explosive with both his legs and arm, demands a flawless defensive game plan from the Colts — who must shut down his scrambles and limit explosive plays. Head coach Shane Steichen and defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, who’ve battled Jackson before, stress disciplined coverage and smart rush lanes as key to victory. Sunday’s 1 p.m. ET showdown at Lucas Oil Stadium could be the defining moment of the season — can the Colts rise to the challenge? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f12dd447398c2d02