Photos: Atlanta Falcons fans inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium

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Photos: Falcons fans’ first peek inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Falcons fans take in the first event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Atlanta.

August 26, 2017 Atlanta - Joey Bellows, of Peachtree City, shows his supports with his costume before an exhibition game against the Arizona Cardinals at new Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, August 26, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Atlanta Falcons fans pass a giant flag in the stands Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, during the opening game of Mercedes-Benz Stadium between the Falcons and Cardinals.

Fans stand for the national anthem before an exhibition game against the Arizona Cardinals at the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Atlanta.

Fans use various record devices as the first Atlanta Falcons game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium gets under way Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Atlanta. The Falcons faced the Arizona Cardinals in an exhibition game.

Falcons fans stand at attention during the national anthem Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, at the opening game of Mercedes Benz Stadium against the Arizona Cardinals.

Fans stand for the national anthem before the start of the first game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, Aug., 26, 2017 -- and exhibition game against the Arizona Cardinals in Atlanta.

August 26, 2017 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons fan Michael Castellana, of Covington, can't hide his excitement as he enters new Mercedes-Benz Stadium before an exhibition game against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday, August 26, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 26, 2017 Atlanta - Brian Cooper greets Atlanta Falcons fans before an exhibition game against the Arizona Cardinals at new Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, August 26, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Long lines of fans wait to buy foods during the exhibition game between Atlanta Falcons and Arizona Cardinals at the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.

Long lines of fans wait to buy foods during the exhibition game between Atlanta Falcons and Arizona Cardinals at the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017.

Fans take their first look at the field before the first game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017. The Falcons opened their new stadium during an exhibition game against the Arizona Cardinals in Atlanta.

Chris Nguyen (left) and Lance Durden, from Augusta, take in the view from field level before the first game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, an exhibition game against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Atlanta.

Fans capture their first memories of Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, before the opening game, an exhibition against the Arizona Cardinals in Atlanta.

Fans take their first look at the field after the gates opened before the first game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and exhibition game against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Atlanta.

August 26, 2017 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons fans cheer before an exhibition game against the Arizona Cardinals at the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, August 26, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 26, 2017 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons fans walk through inside new Mercedes-Benz Stadium before an exhibition game against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday, August 26, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 26, 2017 Atlanta - Fans find their seats as they enter new Mercedes-Benz Stadium before an exhibition game against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday, August 26, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 26, 2017 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons fans walk through inside new Mercedes-Benz Stadium before an exhibition game against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday, August 26, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

August 26, 2017 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons fans walk through inside new Mercedes-Benz Stadium before an exhibition game against the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday, August 26, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

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August 26, 2017 Atlanta - Joey Bellows, of Peachtree City, shows his supports with his costume before an exhibition game against the Arizona Cardinals at new Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, August 26, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

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