Drone's-eye view of new Falcons stadium

The Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta is quickly rising up ahead of its 2017 opening.

Some windows have been placed and the roof structures have begun to give the facility its winged shape.

Check out the drone's-eye view video of construction from November.

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‘Eighth round’ draft tracker for the Falcons

Falcons’ draft bio: A look at ex-Wisconsin offensive tackle Jack Nelson

Falcons take ex-Wisconsin offensive tackle Jack Nelson in 7th round of NFL draft

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