NFL · Week 1 · 2026 Fantasy Preview

BAL at IND — Fantasy Preview

Top targets, injury updates, and defense vs position matchup data for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.

BAL

BAL · Away

IND

IND · Home

Sunday, September 13, 2026

1:00 PM EDT

Fantasy Targets by Team

BAL Targets

Lamar Jackson QB · BAL

Opp allows 15.8 pts/game to QB (#1 easiest)

21.9

avg pts (30g)

Lamar Jackson QB · BAL

Opp allows 15.8 pts/game to QB (#1 easiest)

21.9

avg pts (30g)

Derrick Henry RB · BAL

Opp allows 10.1 pts/game to RB (#2 easiest)

18.1

avg pts (34g)

Zay Flowers WR · BAL

Opp allows 9.8 pts/game to WR (#3 easiest)

13.7

avg pts (33g)

Tyler Huntley QB · BAL

Opp allows 15.8 pts/game to QB (#1 easiest)

11.6

avg pts (9g)

IND Targets

Jonathan Taylor RB · IND

Opp allows 8.4 pts/game to RB (#3 easiest)

19.6

avg pts (31g)

Daniel Jones QB · IND

Opp allows 16.9 pts/game to QB (#1 easiest)

16.4

avg pts (23g)

Anthony Richardson QB · IND

Opp allows 16.9 pts/game to QB (#1 easiest)

14.8

avg pts (12g)

Alec Pierce WR · IND

Opp allows 9.7 pts/game to WR (#2 easiest)

12.3

avg pts (28g)

Tyler Warren TE · IND

Opp allows 6.4 pts/game to TE (#4 easiest)

11.1

avg pts (17g)

Injury & Beat Reporter Signals

BAL

high Adley Rutschman injury update

Rutschman has had an injury-riddled 2026 season after hitting the injured list for the third time on Monday. He dealt wi…

high Chris Bassitt injury update

It's a significant step forward for Bassitt, who's continuing his throwing progression as he works his way back from an …

medium Lamar Jackson return from injury

The two-time MVP missed three games in 2025 due to a hamstring injury but has fully recovered during the offseason. Jack…

medium Rashod Bateman return from injury

Bateman is coming off a 2025 season hampered by injuries (19 catches, 224 yards in 13 games) but is expected to bounce b…

medium Tyler Loop practice report

The 2025 sixth-round pick kicker missed a crucial field goal that cost Baltimore a playoff spot last season. Ravens inte…

medium Teddye Buchanan return from injury

2025 4th-round pick recovering well from Week 15 ACL tear. Expected to compete for significant inside linebacker role on…

IND

high Johnny Furphy injury update

Furphy started in 21 of 35 regular-season appearances for the Pacers, posting averages of 5.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.2 …

high Tyrese Haliburton return from injury

Haliburton missed all of 2025-26 with Achilles tear but reports feeling fully healthy with no restrictions. Expect poten…

Defense vs Position Matchup

BAL defense — pts allowed

QB 16.9 avg pts

RB 8.4 avg pts

WR 9.7 avg pts

TE 6.4 avg pts

IND defense — pts allowed

QB 15.8 avg pts

RB 10.1 avg pts

WR 9.8 avg pts

TE 7.4 avg pts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start from the BAL vs IND game?

Top fantasy targets in this matchup: Lamar Jackson and Jonathan Taylor. See the full target list and injury updates above.

Is this a good DFS game for Week 1?

Check back closer to game time for spread, total, and projected scoring environment data. Use the player targets above to identify DFS value plays.

What is the fantasy matchup outlook for BAL players this week?

IND defense allows 10.1 pts/game to RBs and 9.8 pts/game to WRs. Historical matchup data above shows which positions are most exploitable.

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