SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

NFL Sundays have returned to Sacramento, bringing excitement to local bars as they welcome enthusiastic fans and enjoy a boost in business.

"That's what it's all about. You know, you've got to support all the small businesses in town," said 49er fan Jessica Vasquez, sporting her white jersey with friends at Stingers Sports Pub.

Elizabeth Pelletier from The Zebra Club expressed her excitement, saying, "We're just amped up. We love it. Oh, we love it. We wait for it all year."

Alex Hughes, owner of Stingers, noted the positive impact on business, stating, "It was kind of a really slow summer, so we were super happy to have football back."

Hughes reflected on the longevity of her family-owned business, saying, "My parents opened this place 33 years ago, and we're sti

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