Analyst: Since 'DeflateGate,' Pats Have Worked To 'Ignore The Noise' Ahead Of Season Opener

Expects lots of loud cheering in Foxborough Thursday.

Following a summer of watching their team fend off cheating allegations, New England Patriots fans will watch their team unfurl its fourth Super Bowl banner.

As the defending champions, the Patriots will host the first game of the new season Thursday, when they take on the Pittsburgh Steelers.

ESPN Boston football writer Mike Reiss joined Morning Edition with a preview of the Patriots 2015 season.