Jordan Howard was one of the few consistent positives for a Bears team that finished with the third-worst record in the NFL.
Thursday, the league honored the Indiana University product with the offensive rookie of the month award for the final month of the 2016 regular season.
Howard tallied 547 rushing yards in his final five games, averaging 5.3 yards per carry and scoring 4 touchdowns.
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On the season, Howard totaled 1,611 yards from scrimmage and 7 TDs, setting the Bears franchise record for most rushing yards by a rookie.
Howard has emerged as a diamond in the rough for Bears GM Ryan Pace, who used a fifth-round pick (150th overall) on the running back.
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott took home NFL offensive rookie of the month honors in November and his teammate Ezekiel Elliott was the award's recipient in October. Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz won the accolade in September.