Fantasy Football RB Rankings for Week 5: Top 50 Running Backs

Week 5 RB Rankings at a Glance

1. Jahmyr Gibbs, DET
2. Jonathan Taylor, IND
3. Bijan Robinson, ATL

Running back remains one of the most important positions in fantasy football, and the landscape can change quickly once the season gets underway.

Injuries, changing workloads, goal-line opportunities, passing-game usage, and weekly matchups can all cause running backs to rise or fall in the rankings from one week to the next.

To help with lineup decisions, here are our fantasy football running back rankings for this week. Rankings compiled via our fantasy football projections.

Injuries can — and will — impact these rankings. Stay up to date with injury news on our NFL player news page.

Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings for Week 5

Rankings pulled from our half-PPR fantasy football RB projections, which may have updated since this article was published.

1. Jahmyr Gibbs, DET (@ ARI)
2. Jonathan Taylor, IND (@ PIT)
3. Bijan Robinson, ATL (vs. BAL)
4. Christian McCaffrey, SF (@ SEA)
5. Derrick Henry, BAL (@ ATL)
6. Jaylen Warren, PIT (vs. IND)
7. Kyren Williams, LA (vs. BUF)
8. James Cook, BUF (@ LA)
9. David Montgomery, HOU (@ TEN)
10. Javonte Williams, DAL (vs. TB)
11. Braelon Allen, NYJ (vs. CLE)
12. Chase Brown, CIN (@ MIA)
13. Aaron Jones, MIN (@ NO)
14. Quinshon Judkins, CLE (@ NYJ)
15. Ashton Jeanty, LV (@ NE)
16. Bucky Irving, TB (@ DAL)
17. Cam Skattebo, NYG (@ WSH)
18. Jeremiyah Love, ARI (vs. DET)
19. Bhayshul Tuten, JAC (vs. PHI)
20. Jacory Croskey-Merritt, WSH (vs. NYG)
21. J.K. Dobbins, DEN (@ LAC)
22. Tony Pollard, TEN (vs. HOU)
23. Emanuel Wilson, SEA (vs. SF)
24. Rhamondre Stevenson, NE (vs. LV)
25. Kyle Monangai, CHI (@ GB)
26. Alvin Kamara, NO (vs. MIN)
27. D'Andre Swift, CHI (@ GB)
28. Keaton Mitchell, LAC (vs. DEN)
29. Saquon Barkley, PHI (@ JAC)
30. TreVeyon Henderson, NE (vs. LV)
31. RJ Harvey, DEN (@ LAC)
32. MarShawn Lloyd, GB (vs. CHI)
33. Tyler Allgeier, ARI (vs. DET)
34. Omarion Hampton, LAC (vs. DEN)
35. Woody Marks, HOU (@ TEN)
36. Ollie Gordon II, MIA (vs. CIN)
37. George Holani, SEA (vs. SF)
38. Tyjae Spears, TEN (vs. HOU)
39. Blake Corum, LA (vs. BUF)
40. Kaleb Johnson, GB (vs. CHI)
41. Will Shipley, PHI (@ JAC)
42. Kenneth Gainwell, TB (@ DAL)
43. Kendre Miller, NO (vs. MIN)
44. Brian Robinson, ATL (vs. BAL)
45. Chris Rodriguez Jr., JAC (vs. PHI)
46. Jaylen Wright, MIA (vs. CIN)
47. Kimani Vidal, LAC (vs. DEN)
48. Najee Harris, NYG (@ WSH)
49. Justice Hill, BAL (@ ATL)
50. Isaiah Davis, NYJ (vs. CLE)

Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings FAQ

What factors go into weekly fantasy football running back rankings?

Weekly rankings should account for projected workload, carries, targets, red-zone opportunities, matchup quality, injuries, and changes to a player's role. Recent usage can be especially important when evaluating running backs during the season.

How important are matchups for fantasy football running backs?

Matchups matter, but volume is usually more important. A running back with a secure workload can still be a strong fantasy option in a difficult matchup, while a favorable matchup may not help much if a player isn't receiving enough touches.

Should I start a running back ranked higher even if he has been struggling?

Not necessarily. Rankings are a useful guide, but fantasy managers should also consider recent workload, injuries, and their other lineup options. A player's role can sometimes be more predictive than his recent fantasy-point totals.

How does PPR scoring affect running back rankings?

PPR scoring increases the value of running backs who are heavily involved as receivers. Backs who consistently earn targets and catches can maintain strong fantasy floors even when their rushing production is limited.

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