Reduce the competition to one game, one night, and the Minnesota Vikings are clear favorites over the Chicago Bears.
The Vikings have a decided advantage at receiver and running back. They have the more experienced and accomplished quarterback. They have the better record, the healthier roster (at the moment) and a more urgent reason to win when the teams play on "Monday Night Football" at Soldier Field.
Which franchise is in better shape?
That's a more interesting question.
The Bears appear to be headed for an overhaul no matter what they do tonight or in the remaining weeks of the 2021 season — starting with a new general manager and coach.