The Baltimore Ravens lead the Chicago Bears by four points at the break in their weather-affected NFL clash at Soldier Field.
The Ravens took an early lead in the first quarter when running back Ray Rice powered into the end zone from one yard out, while minutes later Justin Tucker extended their advantage to 10 points with a 52-yard field goal.
Heavy rain and high winds descended on the stadium and forced the players off the field. The storm lasted longer than anticipated and delayed the game for almost two hours.
When the players returned to the field, the Bears got on the board with a 20-yard field goal from Robbie Gould.
But they were soon level when David Bass tipped a pass from Joe Flacco and caught in and ran in for a touchdown from 24 yards out.
Flacco responded to this setback in perfect fashion as he led his side downfield before throwing a five-yard strike to Torrey Smith in the end zone to restore the Ravens' lead.
However, just before the break Gould kicked a 46-yarder to make it a four-point game.
