Ravens DT Nnamdi Madubuike Could Suit Up Week 1 vs. Colts

Madubuike trending toward the opener

Baltimore could get defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike back in time for its Week 1 trip to Indianapolis. The interior lineman is reportedly on track to be available for the season opener, giving the Ravens' front a boost right out of the gate.

The survivor-pick angle

Baltimore is a road favorite in Week 1, laid at -3 against the Colts on Sept. 13 — the tightest of their opening three-game slate. That short spread already makes them a coin-flip-adjacent favorite rather than a lock, so having Madubuike back only helps stabilize the pick. The value gets clearer looking ahead: the Ravens are favored by -7.5 at home against New Orleans in Week 2 and -2.5 at Dallas in Week 3. If you're weighing when to spend Baltimore, that Week 2 home number is the strongest of the three, so there's a case for holding them rather than burning them on a narrow road opener. Confirm Madubuike's status before you commit, and if you're still setting your season strategy, it's worth reviewing how survivor pools work before you start a free survivor pool.