Clear edgeCHI
Chicago Bears
83.7PFM Team Score#9 NFL
Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings: PFM Team Comparison
The Chicago Bears hold a clear overall advantage over the Minnesota Vikings in the current PFM ratings. Chicago separates itself through the bigger big-play threat and the clearer long-term football direction.
Current PFM Team Scores
MIN
Minnesota Vikings
79.1PFM Team Score#17 NFL
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PFM JUDGMENT
Why PFM Rates the Chicago Bears Higher
The Chicago Bears have more ways to create a sudden scoring chance. That big-play ability can change field position before a defense settles in. The Minnesota Vikings are closest in coaching direction, where the teams remain essentially even.
Chicago also brings the clearer long-term football direction. The counterargument matters, but it does not erase Chicago's clear overall advantage.
TEAM DNA COMPARISON
Chicago vs. Minnesota Across the Core Pillars
The farther a team reaches, the stronger the rating. Each category also calls out which team has the edge and the exact gap. Hover on desktop or tap on mobile to isolate one team.
CHIChicago Bears
MINMinnesota Vikings
MINNESOTA’S BEST PUSHBACK
Coaching Direction Is Minnesota’s Only Close Fight
Kevin O'Connell gives Minnesota one place to push back. Minnesota sits only 0.4 points behind Chicago in Coaching Direction, but close is not the same as an edge. Chicago still has Caleb Williams at quarterback and the deeper roster, two advantages the Vikings cannot match in this comparison.
COMPLETE COMPARISON
Where Each Team Has the Edge
PFM Team Score
CHI83.7
Chicago Bears 83.7MIN79.1
Minnesota Vikings 79.1Overall NFL Rank
CHI#9
Chicago Bears #9MIN#17
Minnesota Vikings #17QB Stability
CHI84.2
Chicago Bears 84.2MIN76.0
Minnesota Vikings 76.0Roster Strength
CHI79.9
Chicago Bears 79.9MIN79.2
Minnesota Vikings 79.2Coaching Direction
CHI82.9
Chicago Bears 82.9MIN82.5
Minnesota Vikings 82.5Recent Performance
CHI80.4
Chicago Bears 80.4MIN81.1
Minnesota Vikings 81.1Offense
CHI86.4
Chicago Bears 86.4MIN77.4
Minnesota Vikings 77.4Defense
CHI80.0
Chicago Bears 80.0MIN81.4
Minnesota Vikings 81.4Franchise Direction
CHI80.7
Chicago Bears 80.7MIN76.8
Minnesota Vikings 76.8Explosiveness
CHI87.4
Chicago Bears 87.4MIN75.8
Minnesota Vikings 75.8Conference Rank
CHI#6
Chicago Bears #6MIN#8
Minnesota Vikings #8Division Rank
CHI#2
Chicago Bears #2MIN#4
Minnesota Vikings #4Outlook
CHIPlayoff ContenderMINIn the Playoff Mix
Stronger outlook: Chicago BearsSCHEDULE CONTEXT
Which Team Has the Tougher Road?
Chicago Bears
Remaining schedule rank: #6
Toughest stretch: Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions
Strongest opponents: Seattle Seahawks, Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions
Next five difficulty: 79.6
View Chicago Bears Road AheadMinnesota Vikings
Remaining schedule rank: #17
Toughest stretch: Buffalo Bills, Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers
Strongest opponents: San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills
Next five difficulty: 77.1
View Minnesota Vikings Road AheadChicago has the tougher Road Ahead at No. 6. The strongest opponents include Seattle Seahawks, Philadelphia Eagles, and Detroit Lions. Minnesota gains one meaningful schedule advantage, while Chicago still owns the stronger football advantages elsewhere.
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Ratings and Schedule Freshness
PFM ratings updated September 15, 2026. Schedule data updated September 14, 2026.
How to Read This Comparison
PFM Team Score determines the overall order. The Team DNA comparison puts five core pillars on the same 0–100 scale, while the full rows show every current category.
PFM compares overall team strength rather than predicting one matchup. Road Ahead adds schedule context without changing PFM Team Score.
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