We tested Buffalo Wild Wings against its biggest competitor - here's the verdict

Chips, dips, and a heaping pile of wings are essentials for the upcoming football season.

But there are a few decisions to make before you can break out the blue cheese and celery. Sure, wings are a no-brainer, but from where to get them?

Buffalo Wild Wings, with more than 1,000 locations worldwide, is a major player in the sports bar and wings world, offering 21 wing flavors.

But Texas-based Wingstop is proving to be an adept competitor. While the chain offers fewer flavors - only 12 - the similar prices and quality are gaining new devotees every day.

To find out which chain is truly the best wing experience, I chose five comparable wing flavors from both and put them to the ultimate taste test.