Houston Texans vs. Chicago Bears Suspended in Third Quarter; Why?

The Houston Texans and Chicago Bears are taking a break in the Hall of Fame Game.
Aug 1, 2024; Canton, Ohio, USA;  Houston Texans tight end Teagan Quitoriano (84) reacts with wide receiver John Metchie III (8) after scoring a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the first quarter at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 1, 2024; Canton, Ohio, USA; Houston Texans tight end Teagan Quitoriano (84) reacts with wide receiver John Metchie III (8) after scoring a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the first quarter at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports / Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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The Houston Texans and Chicago Bears are heading to the locker room after inclement weather has landed in the area.

The game was delayed after Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn missed a 58-yard field goal wide right with 3:36 left in the third quarter. The Bears led 21-17 when the two teams went to the locker room.

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The Bears took the lead with 11:39 left in the third quarter after backup quarterback Brett Rypien threw a 9-yard touchdown to receiver Collin Johnson, his second of the evening. The touchdown pass marked the third of the night for Rypien, who also has 116 yards on an 11 of 15 passing night.

It remains to be seen whether the Texans and Bears will resume the game, but with the stakes at the exhibition level and weather pouring in for the foreseeable future, football might be done in Canton for the night.

Update: The game has been called.


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