The Chicago Bears finished strong in the running game a year ago averaging 144 yards per game in the six games after the bye. For a little perspective that number would have been good for fifth in the NFL had they done it in all 16 games. Part of the run game resurgence was the offensive line finally settling on a solid five, but it’s all synergistic.
The running backs have some room to run, which makes them more confident and decisive, which helps the passing game open up, which keeps defenses off-balance, which helps the o-line get comfortable, which allows them to keep creating lanes for the backs, and it’s just a beautiful thing.