Jordan Howard has been one of the top running backs in the NFL over the past three seasons, yet he’s still not getting the respect he deserves around the league. Howard has assumed the lead back role for the Eagles and that should provide the Birds with a better run-pass ratio on offense.
Howard is a jack-hammer, capable of closing out games by himself. The prove is in this stat from Inside Edge, which shows Howard and Todd Gurley as top backs in the NFL in regards to yards after contact per carry.
Howard has 1.4 yards after contact per carry this season — tied for best of qualified running backs. As for their opponents, the Vikings have allowed 0.2 yards after contact per carry this season — tied for third-best in NFL.
