Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson to make Hallmark debuts

Posted by Admin October 14, 2026 NFL

Hallmark Channel is back with another NFL holiday mashup.

The third installment in Hallmark’s NFL-themed movie series, “Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story,” premieres on Hallmark on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. ET.

The other two NFL-Hallmark crossovers were “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story,” which aired in 2024, and “Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story,” which premiered last year.

“Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story” follows a freelance reporter covering a Bears fan about to attend her 500th game. The reporter then connects with the fan’s firefighter grandson, and the magic of the holidays takes over and love blossoms.

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is one of many in the organization who will appear in the movie. Williams has a brief cameo, along with head coach Ben Johnson and tight ends Colston Loveland and Cole Kmet. Famous Bears Charles “Peanut” Tillman, Mike Singletary and Dan Hampton will also have small roles.

Connie Payton, the late Walter Payton’s wife, and the team’s mascot, Staley Da Bear, will also make cameos.

Here is everything you need to know about Williams and Johnson’s role in “Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story.”

What is ‘Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story?’

“Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story” is the latest installment of Hallmark Channel’s now-annual series of holiday movies that are tied to an NFL team. It started in 2024, and this is the third consecutive year the channel has released one.

When does ‘Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story’ air?

“Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story” is part of the Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas, which begins Friday. “Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story” premieres Saturday, Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. ET.

It will likely re-air through the holiday season.