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NFC North Power Rankings: 2018 running backs

By Brian Sampson

ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 08: Aaron Jones #33 of the Green Bay Packers carries the ball against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on October 8, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 08: Aaron Jones #33 of the Green Bay Packers carries the ball against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on October 8, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 24: Jordan Howard #24 and Cody Whitehair #65 of the Chicago Bears celebrate after Howard scored against the Cleveland Browns in the first quarter at Soldier Field on December 24, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 24: Jordan Howard #24 and Cody Whitehair #65 of the Chicago Bears celebrate after Howard scored against the Cleveland Browns in the first quarter at Soldier Field on December 24, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images) /

1. Chicago Bears

The Bears finally get out of the cellar and get some nice points on the board with this first place finish. Who knows? Maybe this will be a momentum builder for Chicago as the power rankings continue through the summer.

Jordan Howard is a legit lead back and maybe the best running back from a talent standpoint in the entire division. He posted 1313 rushing yards his rookie season and followed that up with 1122 last year. However, his yards per attempt took a huge dip, going from 5.2 to 4.1. Part of that was due to lingering injuries even though he played in all 16 games.

Tarik Cohen is another back on this roster who deserves to be mentioned. He isn’t necessarily a pure rusher, but is a threat to catch the ball out of the backfield. Between himself and Howard, they create a dangerous 1-2 punch the Bears can rely on next season.

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