Patriots Pick Up Where They Left Off — By Winning

The New England Patriots picked up where they left off at the Super Bowl — by winning the NFL season opener to fanfare and even a little more controversy in Foxborough.

The Patriots beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-21 after a pregame ceremony that featured the unveiling of the team's fourth championship banner.

WBUR's Curt Nickisch joined Morning Edition to discuss their title defense after their drama-filled off-season.