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 Titans, Chargers, Eagles and Lions 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. Alvin Kamara - RB (NO)
Our system projects Alvin Kamara for 21.4 carries, 89.8 yards and 0.6 touchdowns versus the Chiefs this week. Last week, Kamara faced the Falcons. He ran for 19 carries, 77 yards and 1 touchdown.
2. Kyren Williams - RB (LAR)
Kyren Williams faces the Green Bay Packers this week. He is projected for 22.9 carries, 98.2 yards and 0.8 touchdowns. Last week, Williams faced the Bears. He ran for 19 carries, 94 yards and 1 touchdown.
3. Jordan Mason - RB (SF)
Our system projects Jordan Mason for 25.6 carries, 114.9 yards and 0.9 touchdowns versus the Cardinals this week. Mason ran for 24 carries, 123 yards and 1 touchdown versus the New England Patriots last week.
4. Najee Harris - RB (PIT)
Najee Harris ran for 13 carries, 19 yards and zero touchdowns versus the Indianapolis Colts last week. Najee Harris is against the Cowboys this week and is projected for 22.0 carries, 95.5 yards and 0.6 touchdowns.
5. Alexander Mattison - RB (LV)
Against the Browns last week, Alexander Mattison ran for 5 carries, 60 yards and zero touchdowns. He faces the Broncos this week. Mattison is projected for 22.8 carries, 87.9 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
6. Cam Akers - RB (MIN)
Cam Akers is up against the Jets this week. Our system projects him for 24.6 carries, 99.8 yards and 0.7 touchdowns. Akers played against the Green Bay Packers last week. He ran for 13 carries, 53 yards and zero touchdowns.
7. Aaron Jones - RB (MIN)
Aaron Jones ran for 22 carries, 93 yards and zero touchdowns versus the Green Bay Packers last week. He is up against the Jets this week. Jones is projected for 16.7 carries, 73.7 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
8. Chuba Hubbard - RB (CAR)
Against the Bengals last week, Chuba Hubbard ran for 18 carries, 104 yards and 1 touchdown. He faces the Chicago Bears this week. Hubbard is projected for 18.7 carries, 78.6 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
9. Bijan Robinson - RB (ATL)
Bijan Robinson ran for 7 carries, 28 yards and zero touchdowns versus the New Orleans Saints last week. Our system projects Bijan Robinson for 15.8 carries, 60.9 yards and 0.4 touchdowns versus the Buccaneers this week.
10. Eric Gray - RB (NYG)
Last week, Eric Gray faced the Cowboys. He ran for 1 carry, 1 yard and zero touchdowns. Eric Gray is against the Seahawks this week and is projected for 21.5 carries, 86.8 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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