Who will Ravens play in Jesse Minter’s head coaching debut in Week 1?

After 18 years with John Harbaugh at the helm, the Baltimore Ravens turned to Jesse Minter as their head coach. Now, he'll be looking to get the Ravens back into the postseason.Minter's head coach journey will reportedly begin on the road against the Indianapolis Colts, via NFL Nerd, h/t NFL insider Jordan Schultz. The rest of Baltimore's schedule is expected to be officially revealed on Thursday.The Colts and Ravens haven't faced off since 2023, when Indianapolis came away with a 22-19 victory. In 2026, both teams will be trying to make a run to the playoffs. In the first week of the season, both sides will be able to get a full view of where they stand.All eyes will be on Minter has he makes his jump to head coach. He comes to Baltimore with plenty of experience, serving as defensive coordinator at Michigan before holding the same role with the Los Angeles Chargers. Minter even has direct ties to the Ravens' organization, serving in a number of roles with the organization from 2017-2020.Baltimore finished the 2025 ranked 24th in total defense, allowing 354.5 yards per game. Minter will now be expected to help get the franchise back on track in that regard. The Ravens gave him a premier tool to work with when they signed Trey Hendrickson in free agency.Week 1 will be the start of Baltimore's Minter era. For all the hype surrounding his hire, he must prove he can handle the roll of top boss. The Colts and NFL at large will get their first taste of the new head coach once the 2026 season begins.After 18 years with John Harbaugh at the helm, the Baltimore Ravens turned to Jesse Minter as their head coach. Now, he'll be looking to get the Ravens back into the postseason. Minter's head coach journey will reportedly begin on the road against the Indianapolis Colts, via NFL Nerd, h/t NFL insider Jordan Schultz.