In today's NFL, more and more running backs challenge defenses in multiple ways. Whether it's rushing the ball or catching a pass out of the backfield, these backs are finding ways to make an impact.

Two of the NFL's best dual-threat running backs -- Chicago's Matt Forte and Philadelphia's LeSean McCoy -- will take center stage on Monday night when the Eagles host the Bears.

"Having a running back that can play every down makes it difficult to distinguish when a team is going to run the ball or pass the ball," says Pro Football Hall of Famer MARSHALL FAULK, who ranks fourth all-time with 19,154 scrimmage yards and is the only player in NFL history to rush for 10,000 yards and catch 700 passes.

Chicago's Forte leads the NFL with 1,091 scrimmage yards and is the only player in the league with 600 rushing yards (672) and 400 receiving yards (419). Forte has amassed 1,000 scrimmage yards in each of his first four seasons and is the only player in franchise history to accomplish the feat. Pro Football Hall of Famer GALE SAYERS had 1,000+ scrimmage yards in each of his first three NFL seasons.

"It's not even close," says Bears quarterback JAY CUTLER when asked if Forte is the best running back in the NFL. "Look at what he can do on first, second and third down in the passing game and the running game, inside and outside."

Forte has accounted for 43.6 percent of Chicago's scrimmage yards this season

"The football IQ is off the charts with Matt," says Bears offensive coordinator MIKE MARTZ. "And there are so many things you can do with him. His speed is really unusual. Getting him in the perimeter is a priority. He's become a terrific inside runner. There really isn't anything he can't do very well or understand, which makes him pretty darn good."

Philadelphia's McCoy ties for second in the league with 10 total touchdowns and ranks second with eight rushing TDs. He is the only player in the NFL to score a touchdown in every game this season and is the only player in franchise history to score a TD in each of the first seven games to start a season.

"He's always got a smile on his face when he comes to work," says Eagles head coach ANDY REID about McCoy. "He loves to play the game and he wants to be the best."

McCoy leads the NFL with 58 first downs and 48 rushing first downs. His 754 rushing yards rank second in the league and he is fifth with 892 scrimmage yards (754 rushing, 138 receiving).

"LeSean is a dynamic player and he's by far one of the best in this league," says Eagles quarterback MICHAEL VICK. "He has great vision and the ability to make lateral cuts. There are not a lot of guys who can stop, and then with speed go sideways and stop on a dime. Plus he's got good vision on top of that."

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