It all comes down to this game, as the Baltimore Ravens travel to play the Cincinnati Bengals in a game with critical playoff implications for both teams. By now, even NFL fan knows if the Ravens win, they are no worse than the #2 seed in the AFC and earn an advantageous first round bye. Meanwhile, Bengals must win this game in order to be assured of a Wild Card playoff berth.

Join with Baltimore Beatdown to root and cheer the Ravens onto victory in this game-time 'Open Thread' and post your comments live as the game progresses to what should be a tough fought victory for the guys in purple. The road woes of the Ravens end today as they continue their streak of not losing to a team with a winning record this season and complete the sweep of the Bengals and the AFC North.

GO RAVENS!!!