Bears vs. Texans weather updates: NFL Hall of Fame game ended early as severe thunderstorms hit Canton

After nearly three quarters of football’s thunderous return, the NFL ended the remainder of the 2024 Hall of Fame game due to inclement weather..

Thunderstorms hit Canton, Ohio, resulting in the NFL suspending the Texans vs. Bears matchup. The two teams played until the 3:31 mark in the third quarter, with Chicago leading 21-17.

Brett Rypien was one of three quarterbacks for the Bears and has thrown three touchdowns, including two in the second quarter. Chicago scored 14 unanswered points to take the lead after halftime.

Here’s the latest weather updates for the Bears vs. Texans game.

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Bears vs. Texans weather updates10:59 p.m. ET: The NFL has decided to end the Hall of Fame game early due to the ongoing thunderstorms. Rain is still coming down in Canton, Ohio and it isn’t expected to stop tonight.

The 2024 Hall of Fame Game has ended due to inclement weather with 3:31 left in the third quarter. The Chicago Bears beat the Houston Texans 21-17.#PFHOF24 | @NFL pic.twitter.com/w2axuyEBYG

— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) August 2, 2024The Bears win the game 21-17, and the NFL will not have the teams continue the game at a later date. The score is final.

10:21 p.m. ET: The Bears vs. Texans game is still in delay as thunderstorms are hitting the Canton, Ohio area.

Current conditions at suspended @ProFootballHOF game at Tom Benson Stadium @KPRC2 https://t.co/sbtmakMoSe pic.twitter.com/5vXYYDMTcr

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 2, 2024It’s expected to rain in Canton, Ohio over the next several hours, according to weather.com. The rain are expected to lighten up within the hour, which is somewhat promising for the game to resume.

That said, it’s uncertain how long the NFL is willing to wait for the rain to slow down. Rain is projected to hit Canton, Ohio all Friday and nearly all Saturday.

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Brendan O’Sullivan is an editorial intern for Sporting News.