Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas Captures Hearts with Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story.

Courtesy of Hallmark Media—Review—Uniquely Charmed Magazine and What About Our Life? iHeartRadio podcast—written by: Christopher L. Antie—ChrisWill Media

November 17, 2025. Hallmark Media is once again capturing the spirit of the season with a romantic twist in Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story. Sports fans of all kinds will find themselves swept up in a heartfelt journey that blends family tradition, football pride, and the timeless magic of Christmas. As part of Hallmark Channel’s beloved Countdown to Christmas lineup, the film joins fan favorites and soon-to-be classics in delivering the network’s signature drive of holiday emotions. Chris and Will recently had the pleasure of screening the film, and they found themselves deeply immersed in its emotions—captivated from beginning to end and eager to keep watching more.

Set in Buffalo, the story follows the Quinns and the DeLucas, two families who have lived side by side for decades in the shadow of Highmark Stadium—the home of their beloved Buffalo Bills. Proud members of Bills Mafia, their friendship has always been rooted in shared traditions, especially the cherished celebrations surrounding the team’s last home game before Christmas.

At the heart of the film is pediatric doctor Morgan Quinn (Holland Roden) and Gabe DeLuca (Matthew Daddario), the Bills’ Vice President of Stadium Development. Lifelong friends, their bond runs deep, though Gabe has quietly carried feelings for Morgan that everyone around them seems to notice. When Morgan learns from her Uncle Tommy (Joe Pantoliano) that someone anonymously supported her family after his draft more than 60 years ago—and continues to send him a Christmas gift each year—she sets out to uncover the mysterious benefactor.

With the help of Gabe and their Bills Mafia community, Morgan embarks on a journey of discovery that intertwines family history with holiday magic. Along the way, Gabe’s love for Morgan grows stronger, and she begins to see him in a new light. Just as Morgan’s hopes of surprising her uncle falter, Gabe steps in, using his connections with the Bills to orchestrate a heartfelt gesture that unites both families and delivers a Christmas they’ll never forget.

This film continues Hallmark’s tradition of blending romance and holiday cheer with real-life sports culture. Following the success of Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story in 2024, Hallmark partnered with the Buffalo Bills to bring fans a new NFL-themed holiday romance. The result is a film that is not only charming and romantic but also deeply rooted in community spirit.

Whether you’re a longtime Hallmark viewer or new to the Countdown to Christmas tradition, Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story is sure to warm hearts and inspire binge-watching of the many ways Hallmark makes the holiday season unforgettable.

Premieres Saturday, November 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT and streaming the next day on Hallmark+

Stars: Holland Roden (Teen Wolf), Matthew Daddario (Shadowhunters), Joe Pantoliano (The Sopranos), Tracy Pollan (Law & Order: SVU), Caroline Aron (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Steve Schirripa (The Sopranos), Patti Murin (Mystic Christmas).

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