True stud running backs are difficult to find in fantasy football.
It's not easy to just draft a couple of great RBs and then plug them in every week. You need to draft many running backs, scour the waiver wire, watch for injuries and play the matchups.
And with most leagues requiring you to start two, three or even four running backs, it means that you have to be smart and dig deep at the position.
To help you out, I put together this summary of our top 10 ranked running backs for week 5.
You can also check out our full list of RB rankings or use our free who should I start tool for an interactive way to use our fantasy football rankings.
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Lastly, the Steelers, Bears, Packers and Falcons have a bye this week so keep that in mind when setting your lineup.
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Full Rankings
If you want to dive head-first into the full set of projections for this week, here are our rankings for each format:
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Rankings Summary
1. De'Von Achane - RB (MIA)
Our system projects De'Von Achane for 17.4 carries, 70.0 yards and 0.6 touchdowns versus the Panthers this week. Last week, Achane faced the Jets. He ran for 20 carries, 99 yards and 1 touchdown.
2. Derrick Henry - RB (BAL)
Derrick Henry is up against the Texans this week. We're projecting him for 24.0 carries, 100.8 yards and 0.7 touchdowns. Last week, Henry faced the Chiefs. He ran for 8 carries, 42 yards and zero touchdowns.
3. Breece Hall - RB (NYJ)
Last week, Breece Hall faced the Dolphins. He ran for 14 carries, 81 yards and zero touchdowns. He faces the Cowboys this week. We're projecting him for 18.4 carries, 67.7 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
4. Christian McCaffrey - RB (SF)
Christian McCaffrey played against the Jacksonville Jaguars last week. He ran for 17 carries, 49 yards and zero touchdowns. Our system projects Christian McCaffrey for 13.6 carries, 46.6 yards and 0.3 touchdowns versus the Rams this week.
5. Jonathan Taylor - RB (IND)
Against the Rams last week, Jonathan Taylor ran for 17 carries, 76 yards and zero touchdowns. We're projecting 21.4 carries, 87.7 yards and 0.6 touchdowns for Jonathan Taylor this week as he faces the Raiders.
6. Ashton Jeanty - RB (LV)
Ashton Jeanty faces the Indianapolis Colts this week. He is projected for 15.3 carries, 52.6 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. Against the Bears last week, Jeanty ran for 21 carries, 138 yards and 1 touchdown.
7. Saquon Barkley - RB (PHI)
Against the Buccaneers last week, Saquon Barkley ran for 19 carries, 43 yards and 1 touchdown. Saquon Barkley is against the Broncos this week and is projected for 21.9 carries, 85.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
8. Omarion Hampton - RB (LAC)
Omarion Hampton is up against the Commanders this week. We're projecting him for 17.9 carries, 65.1 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. Last week, Hampton faced the Giants. He ran for 12 carries, 128 yards and 1 touchdown.
9. Chase Brown - RB (CIN)
Chase Brown is against the Lions this week and is projected for 10.6 carries, 40.0 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. Brown ran for 10 carries, 40 yards and zero touchdowns versus the Denver Broncos last week.
10. Jahmyr Gibbs - RB (DET)
Jahmyr Gibbs is playing against the Cincinnati Bengals this week. We're projecting him for 13.6 carries, 52.6 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. Gibbs played against the Cleveland Browns last week. He ran for 15 carries, 91 yards and 1 touchdown.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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