Chicago Bears edition of Hallmark’s ‘Holiday Touchdown’ is a gooey homage to the city

The Chicago Sun-Times review evaluates "Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story," describing the Hallmark film as a predictable but charming holiday homage to Chicago. Directed by Dustin Rikert, the movie follows New York freelance reporter Avery Clark, played by Lyndsy Fonseca, who returns home and receives an assignment to profile a devoted widow attending her 500th Chicago Bears game.

The narrative pairs Avery with the woman's grandson, firefighter Matt Donnelly, played by Robert Buckley, alongside Marsha Mason as grandmother Darlene. Filmed in July, the production showcases notable Chicago landmarks and Soldier Field tailgating, while featuring cameo appearances from figures including coach Ben Johnson, Colston Loveland, and Charles "Peanut" Tillman.