If you didn't know any better, you might've sworn it was Derrick Henry slicing through the Indianapolis Colts' defense.
One look at Keaton Mitchell's frame — 6 inches shorter and 60-plus pounds lighter than Henry's — would tell you otherwise. The same is true for a glance at the TV guide, where the word “preseason” would suggest the elite Henry was comfortably on the bench.
Mitchell forced four missed tackles and tallied 68 yards and a score in the preseason Week 1 contest between the Ravens and Colts. Baltimore never looked back, claiming the win, 24-16.
The Colts will be less concerned about the result and more focused on quarterback Anthony Richardson, who was scheduled for significant playing time but exited with a finger injury suffered on a sack in the first quarter. He didn't return.
First-round pick Tyler Warren looked the part in his first NFL appearance. He caught three passes for 40 yards, including one contested grab. Warren finished as the game's highest-graded offensive player, pending reviews.
PFF's dedicated team of graders was hard at work, analyzing every player on every play in real time. The comprehensive grades and data will be available after a thorough review tomorrow at 12 p.m. EST.
In the meantime, we’ve gathered some high-level data and snap counts from the game to give you an early look. Our expert graders have also nominated the standout player of the game, highlighting exceptional performance on the field.
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PLAYER OF THE GAME
Veteran Colts linebacker Joe Bachie logged an elite PFF overall grade on first review of the game. He snagged an acrobatic interception on a careless Devin Leary throw and tallied two stops in run defense. While Bachie, entering his sixth NFL season, is listed as Indianapolis' second-string linebacker, he has a path to secure starting snaps in a relatively weak positional group before the season kicks off.
BOX SCORE
| Colts | Ravens | |
| Total points | 16 | 24 |
| Total offensive plays | 78 | 60 |
| Average EPA per play | -0.118 | -0.164 |
| Total net yards | 333 | 213 |
| Avg yards per play | 4.3 | 3.5 |
| Total first downs | 19 | 15 |
| Rushing first downs | 6 | 10 |
| Passing first downs | 13 | 3 |
| Penalty first downs | 0 | 2 |
| Third-down efficiency | 32% | 36% |
| Fourth-down efficiency | 8% | 25% |
| Possessions | 13 | 12 |
| Avg plays per drive | 6.7 | 5.8 |
| Avg yards per drive | 23.8 | 16.4 |
| Avg points per drive | 1.1 | 1.4 |
| Red-zone possessions | 3 | 2 |
| Red-zone plays | 9 | 6 |
| Red-zone TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Red-zone FGs | 1 | 0 |
| Red-zone scoring efficiency | 67% | 50% |
SNAP COUNTS & PLAYER PARTICIPATION
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