HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Hallmark counts down to Christmas with movies and series that are chock-full of Yuletide cheer

- DAMIAN HOLBROOK

Bills safety Damar Hamlin cameos; Roden makes a pass at Daddario (inset)

HOLIDAY TOUCHDOWN: A BILLS LOVE STORY Saturday, Nov. 22, 8/7c

Having scored big with 2024's Kansas City Chiefs-centric Holiday Touchdown, Hallmark is huddling up again with the NFL for another Noel-filled tale of romance and rowdy fans. Teen Wolf alum Holland Roden stars as Morgan, a selfless Buffalo, New York, doc who can spot a bad call from a mile away but can't see that her childhood pal Gabe (Matthew Daddario) is in love with her. It's a reverse to the usual rom-com playbook, notes Roden. “We almost have opposite roles. He's a bit shy about [his feelings], and she has a gung-ho type of personality.” laughs Daddario (Shadowhunters). “He’s just a good guy, and he’s got to figure out how to get her to notice.” After the two team up to uncover who has been sending Morgan's uncle (Joe Pantoliano) a gift every year, it’s game on. Then, as their close-knit, chaotic families’ annual Christmas tradition is derailed, Gabe's job working on the Bills’ new stadium—and a slew of cameos from players past and present, plus head coach Sean McDermott—helps him save the day and win the only thing he wants: his best friend’s heart. Romance, mystery and sports...how can you not cheer for that?!

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