Keep it right here with Baltimore Beatdown and join legions of other fans in this game-time 'Open Thread' as the Baltimore Ravens host the Cincinnati Bengals in the season opener on Monday Night Football.

The Ravens swept the Bengals in 2011 so Cincinnati would love nothing more than upsetting Baltimore on national TV and prove they belong in the discussion on who will win the AFC North in 2012. However, the Ravens have every intention of protecting their house and defending their division title, as they went undefeated at home last season and do not expect this trend to change.

Post your comments below and while I've love to join you, I will be in my seats at M&T Bank Stadium screaming myself hoarse in rooting for the home team and will be back afterwards to post a game summary.

GO RAVENS!!!