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Colts–Ravens rivalry

Colts' quarterback Andrew Luck throwing a pass in a 2012 playoff game against the Ravens
Indianapolis Colts Baltimore Ravens
Location	Indianapolis, Baltimore
First meeting	October 13, 1996 Colts 26, Ravens 21
Latest meeting	September 24, 2023 Colts 22, Ravens 19
Next meeting	2026
Stadiums	Colts: Lucas Oil Stadium Ravens: M&T Bank Stadium
Statistics
Meetings total	18
All-time series	Colts: 11–7
Regular season series	Colts: 9–6
Postseason results	Colts: 2–1
Largest victory	Colts: 31–3 (2008) Ravens: 24–9 (2012)
Most points scored	Colts: 44 (2007) Ravens: 39 (2001)
Longest win streak	Colts: 8 (2002-2010) Ravens: 3 (2017-2021)
Current win streak	Colts: 1 (2023-present)
Post-season history
2006 AFC Divisional: Colts won: 15-6 2009 AFC Divisional: Colts won: 20–3 2012 AFC Wild Card: Ravens won: 24-9

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Location of the Indianapolis Colts and Baltimore Ravens

The Colts–Ravens rivalry is a National Football League (NFL) rivalry between the Indianapolis Colts and Baltimore Ravens. As the Colts are in the AFC South, whereas the Ravens are a member of the AFC North, the two teams do not play each other annually. Instead, they play each other every three years according to the NFL's scheduling formula. They can also meet if they finish in the same place in their division standings or if they meet in the playoffs at the same time.

The Colts lead the all-time series 11–7. The two teams have met in the playoffs thrice, with the Colts leading 2–1.

History

After the Baltimore Colts left for Indianapolis after the 1983 season, fans in Baltimore longed for an NFL team. Then, the Ravens entered the league as an expansion franchise in 1996, after the Cleveland Browns left the city following the 1995 season.

With this, much hatred of the Colts existed in Baltimore, wanting the new Ravens to beat the Colts. They have met in the playoffs on numerous occasions, all resulting in one of the teams reaching the Super Bowl.

Notable moments

• The two teams had their first meeting at the RCA Dome on October 13, 1996, where the Colts would win 26–21.
• The two teams would meet in the playoffs for the first time on January 13, 2007, in the 2006 Divisional Round.
• In the 2009 Divisional Round, The Colts would defeat the Ravens 20–3 to advance to the AFC Championship.
• The two teams would face each other in the 2012 Wild Card in Ray Lewis's final game in Baltimore.

Season-by-season results

Indianapolis vs. Baltimore Ravens Season-by-Season Results
1990s – 2000s (Colts, 9–2) Season Results Location Overall series Notes 1996 Colts 26–21 RCA Dome Colts 1–0 First meeting in the series. 1998 Ravens 38–31 M&T Bank Stadium Series tied 1–1 Peyton Manning's first start in the series. 2001 Ravens 39–27 M&T Bank Stadium Ravens 2–1 Ravens score their most points against the Colts. 2002 Colts 22–20 RCA Dome Series tied 2–2 2004 Colts 20–10 RCA Dome Colts 3–2 Last meeting at the RCA Dome 2005 Colts 24–7 M&T Bank Stadium Colts 4–2 2006 playoffs Colts 15–6 M&T Bank Stadium Colts 5–2 AFC Divisional playoffs. First playoff meeting in the series. Colts win Super Bowl XLI. 2007 Colts 44-20 M&T Bank Stadium Colts 6–2 Colts score their most points against the Ravens 2008 Colts 31-3 Lucas Oil Stadium Colts 7–2 First meeting at Lucas Oil Stadium, and first start for Joe Flacco in the series. Colts record their largest margin of victory against the Ravens with a 28-point differential. 2009 Colts 17–15 M&T Bank Stadium Colts 8–2 2009 playoffs Colts 20–3 Lucas Oil Stadium Colts 9–2 AFC Divisional playoffs. Peyton Manning’s last start in the series. Colts lose Super Bowl XLIV.
2010s (Ravens, 3–1) Season Results Location Overall series Notes 2011 Ravens 24–10 M&T Bank Stadium Colts 9–3 Ravens' win snapped the Colts' 8-game winning streak in the series 2012 playoffs Ravens 24–9 M&T Bank Stadium Colts 9–4 AFC Wild Card playoffs. Ray Lewis’ final game in Baltimore, and first start for Andrew Luck in the series. Ravens win Super Bowl XLVII. Ravens record their largest margin of victory against the Colts with a 15-point differential. 2014 Colts 20–13 Lucas Oil Stadium Colts 10–4 Last start for Andrew Luck in the series. 2017 Ravens 23–16 M&T Bank Stadium Colts 10–5 Last start for Joe Flacco in the series.
2020s (Ravens, 2–1) Season Results Location Overall series Notes 2020 Ravens 24–10 Lucas Oil Stadium Colts 10–6 First start for Lamar Jackson in the series, and the first time the Ravens beat the Colts on the road. 2021 Ravens 31–25 M&T Bank Stadium Colts 10–7 2023 Colts 22–19 M&T Bank Stadium Colts 11–7
Summary of Results Season Season series at Indianapolis Colts at Baltimore Ravens Notes Regular season Colts 9-6 Colts 5–1 Ravens 5–4 Postseason Colts 2-1 Colts 1–0 Series tied 1–1 AFC Wild Card: 2012 AFC Divisional: 2006, 2009 AFC Championship: No games Regular and postseason Colts 11–7 Colts 6–1 Ravens 6–5