The Ravens had played their last six games that counted on the road so it was clearly overdue that they played a game at M&T Bank Stadium that actually meant something. Unfortunately for the first time in perhaps forever, the opening day tailgating festivities were dampened by Mother Nature.

The steady showers that forced many inside or under the shelter of the 395 overpass eventually vacated zip code 21230 and the game was played under partly sunny skies.

Still it was opening day and a celebratory mood permeated throughout the zip. There was a newlywed couple in “uniform” the Ravens24x7.com question of the day and a pregame pep talk courtesy of a regular of the Otterbein Tailgating Club. In between it all was a collection of smiling faces.