NFL: Chicago Bears weather the storm to beat Baltimore Ravens

The Chicago Bears overcame rain, a storm of 46 miles per hour winds and the evacuation of their 56,419 fans to claim a crucial 23-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens.

Robbie Gould stepped up to knock over a 38-yard field goal with 8:41 left in overtime to finally settle a game that had been delayed by more than two hours due to weather issues in Chicago.

Spectators were ordered to take shelter due to heavy rain and high winds during the first quarter.

Play eventually resumed, though the conditions worsened again in the third quarter to leave Soldier Field a soggy mess.

Fans are warned to take cover as a severe storm moves through Soldier Field — Fans are warned to take cover at Soldier Field

Justin Tucker had tied it for the Ravens with a 21-yard field goal at the end of regulation, but Gould popped up to kick the Bears to a 23-20 win that moves them to 6-4, while the reigning Super Bowl champions now drop to 4-6.

The Ravens led 10-0 at the time after scoring on their first two possessions, on Ray Rice’s 1-yard touchdown run and Justin Tucker’s 52-yard field goal on the last play before the delay.

Although they were dominated early, the Bears tied the score after play resumed with 10 points in a :12 span midway through the second quarter. After Gould’s 20-yard field goal, defensive end David Bass leaped high to intercept a Joe Flacco pass and returned it 24 yards for a touchdown.

After the Ravens took a 17-10 lead on Flacco’s 5-yard TD pass to Torrey Smith, rookie linebacker Jon Bostic intercepted Flacco, setting up Gould’s 46-yard field goal on the final play of the half.

The Bears eventually took a 20-17 lead as Matt Forteturned a screen pass from Josh McCown into a 14-yard TD early in the fourth quarter. But Tucker forced overtime with a 21-yard field goal with :03 left in regulation, capping a 15-play, 81-yard drive.

The Ravens won the overtime coin toss, but were forced to punt after reaching the Chicago 46. After the Bears took over at their own 20, McCown completed passes on back-to-back plays to Alshon Jeffery for 14 yards on third-and-nine and Martellus Bennett for 43 yards to the Baltimore 22, setting up Gould’s game-winning field goal.