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RotoBaller's updated Week 5 running back (RB) rankings for fantasy football in 2024. Read the weekend updates for our fantasy football RB rankings and win more.
The 2024 fantasy football season has been full of ups and downs for key players, but whether you're off to a great start or are struggling, there is a lot of time to rise or fall in your league's standings. That said, let's get to crucial start-or-sit decisions with help from our updated Week 5 fantasy football running back rankings for 2024. Let's see where key players such as Trey Sermon, Cam Akers, Chase Brown, Jerome Ford, Chuba Hubbard, D'Andre Swift, and more rank this week.
Our running back fantasy football rankings for Week 5 are put together by Nick Mariano, Brandon Murchinson, Scott Engel, and Andersen Pickard. In addition to our staff rankings, below you will also find a summary of the important fantasy football injury news for this week. There are always key injuries to keep track of, so be sure to check back until kickoff.
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Week 5 Running Backs Fantasy Football News and Injuries
- Rhamondre Stevenson Won't Start Against Miami
- Raheem Mostert Returning In Week 5
- Travis Etienne Jr., Tank Bigsby Cleared For Week 5
- Brian Robinson Jr. Listed As Questionable
- Zamir White Downgraded To Out
- Joe Mixon Out, Dameon Pierce Questionable For Week 5
- Devin Singletary Listed As Doubtful For Week 5
- Kareem Hunt Removed From Injury Report
- Dameon Pierce Likely To Miss Week 5
- Reason For Optimism For Christian McCaffrey
Week 5 Running Back Rankings for Fantasy Football
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| RB Tier |
RB Rank |
Player Name |
Pos. | Overall Rank |
| 1 | 1 | Jordan Mason | RB | 2 |
| 1 | 2 | Kyren Williams | RB | 3 |
| 1 | 3 | Derrick Henry | RB | 4 |
| 1 | 4 | Kenneth Walker III | RB | 5 |
| 1 | 5 | Alvin Kamara | RB | 7 |
| 1 | 6 | Breece Hall | RB | 9 |
| 2 | 7 | Bijan Robinson | RB | 11 |
| 2 | 8 | Josh Jacobs | RB | 14 |
| 2 | 9 | James Cook | RB | 15 |
| 3 | 10 | Aaron Jones | RB | 17 |
| 3 | 11 | Chuba Hubbard | RB | 19 |
| 3 | 12 | Travis Etienne Jr. | RB | 24 |
| 3 | 13 | James Conner | RB | 26 |
| 3 | 14 | D'Andre Swift | RB | 27 |
| 3 | 15 | De'Von Achane | RB | 30 |
| 3 | 16 | Najee Harris | RB | 32 |
| 3 | 17 | Brian Robinson Jr. | RB | 33 |
| 4 | 18 | Kareem Hunt | RB | 39 |
| 4 | 19 | Jerome Ford | RB | 40 |
| 4 | 20 | Trey Sermon | RB | 45 |
| 4 | 21 | Alexander Mattison | RB | 48 |
| 4 | 22 | Javonte Williams | RB | 56 |
| 5 | 23 | Zack Moss | RB | 60 |
| 5 | 24 | Bucky Irving | RB | 61 |
| 5 | 25 | Tyrone Tracy Jr. | RB | 62 |
| 5 | 26 | Antonio Gibson | RB | 67 |
| 5 | 27 | Cam Akers | RB | 78 |
| 5 | 28 | Chase Brown | RB | 80 |
| 5 | 29 | Rhamondre Stevenson | RB | 84 |
| 5 | 30 | Austin Ekeler | RB | 86 |
| 6 | 31 | Rachaad White | RB | 87 |
| 6 | 32 | Rico Dowdle | RB | 90 |
| 6 | 33 | Braelon Allen | RB | 96 |
| 6 | 34 | Roschon Johnson | RB | 97 |
| 7 | 35 | Justice Hill | RB | 99 |
| 7 | 36 | Tyler Allgeier | RB | 102 |
| 8 | 37 | Tank Bigsby | RB | 104 |
| 8 | 38 | Emanuel Wilson | RB | 105 |
| 8 | 39 | Jaleel McLaughlin | RB | 116 |
| 8 | 40 | Samaje Perine | RB | 123 |
| 8 | 41 | Zach Charbonnet | RB | 127 |
| 8 | 42 | Ty Chandler | RB | 129 |
| 8 | 43 | Raheem Mostert | RB | 130 |
| 9 | 44 | Eric Gray | RB | 136 |
| 9 | 45 | D'Onta Foreman | RB | 138 |
| 9 | 46 | Tyler Goodson | RB | 139 |
| 9 | 47 | Dare Ogunbowale | RB | 141 |
| 9 | 48 | Ezekiel Elliott | RB | 143 |
| 9 | 49 | Miles Sanders | RB | 144 |
| 10 | 50 | Ty Johnson | RB | 154 |
| 10 | 51 | Ray Davis | RB | 157 |
| 10 | 52 | Jamaal Williams | RB | 163 |
| 10 | 53 | Jeremy McNichols | RB | 165 |
| 11 | 54 | Carson Steele | RB | 167 |
| 11 | 55 | Jaylen Wright | RB | 170 |
| 11 | 56 | Ameer Abdullah | RB | 177 |
| 11 | 57 | Kyle Juszczyk | RB | 178 |
| 11 | 58 | Aaron Shampklin | RB | 179 |
| 11 | 59 | Trey Benson | RB | 181 |
| 12 | 60 | Isaac Guerendo | RB | 184 |
| 12 | 61 | Khalil Herbert | RB | 185 |
| 12 | 62 | Ronnie Rivers | RB | 187 |
| 12 | 63 | Emari Demercado | RB | 194 |
| 13 | 64 | Hunter Luepke | RB | 197 |
| 13 | 65 | Deuce Vaughn | RB | 208 |
| 13 | 66 | J.J. Taylor | RB | 210 |
| 13 | 67 | Dylan Laube | RB | 217 |
| 13 | 68 | JaMycal Hasty | RB | 220 |
| 13 | 69 | DeAndre Carter | RB | 223 |
| 13 | 70 | D'Ernest Johnson | RB | 224 |
| 13 | 71 | Jeff Wilson Jr. | RB | 226 |
| 13 | 72 | Kenny McIntosh | RB | 228 |
| 13 | 73 | Raheem Blackshear | RB | 230 |
| 13 | 74 | Patrick Ricard | RB | 232 |
| 13 | 75 | Evan Hull | RB | 237 |
| 13 | 76 | Jordan Mims | RB | 238 |
| 13 | 77 | Sean Tucker | RB | 244 |
| 13 | 78 | Chris Rodriguez Jr. | RB | 245 |
| 13 | 79 | Isaiah Davis | RB | 249 |
| 14 | 80 | Adam Prentice | RB | 251 |
| 14 | 81 | DeeJay Dallas | RB | 254 |
| 14 | 82 | Pierre Strong Jr. | RB | 257 |
| 14 | 83 | Alec Ingold | RB | 274 |
| 14 | 84 | Blake Corum | RB | 282 |
| 14 | 85 | C.J. Ham | RB | 284 |
| 14 | 86 | Blake Watson | RB | 285 |
| 14 | 87 | Jonathan Ward | RB | 288 |
| 14 | 88 | Michael Burton | RB | 290 |
| 14 | 89 | Kendre Miller | RB | 320 |
| 14 | 90 | Chris Brooks | RB | 339 |
Week 5 Running Back Outlooks for Fantasy Football
Jerome Ford, Cleveland Browns - Fantasy Football Outlook
Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford has been active in the passing game this season, catching 17 passes for 85 yards through four games. The veteran tailback will look to keep it up in Week 5's road matchup against the Washington Commanders.
The Commanders have struggled on defense this season, allowing the 11th-most fantasy points per game to running backs thus far. After a hiccup in Week 2, Ford has reclaimed the majority share of the Cleveland backfield and has reached at least 10.0 PPR points in three of his four contests. Fantasy gamers can treat him as a high-end RB2 heading into a prime matchup against Washington in Week 5.
- Matt T., RotoBaller
D'Andre Swift, Chicago Bears - Fantasy Football Outlook
Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift is a solid RB3 for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers, presenting a promising opportunity. Last week, he had his best performance of the season against the Rams, totaling 16 carries for 93 yards, one touchdown, and seven receptions for 72 yards.
Before Week 4, Swift had struggled, not exceeding 30 rushing yards or 24 receiving yards in any game. He led all Bears players in carries, rushing yards, targets, receptions, and receiving yards while scoring a touchdown.
Although it's concerning that Roschon Johnson handled the goal-line work, Swift's overall snap distribution keeps him relevant. He demonstrated his potential in a favorable matchup, and the Panthers have allowed the second-most rushing yards and touchdowns to running backs.
In Week 5, Swift will look to capitalize on this advantageous matchup against Carolina's 29th-ranked run defense, which concedes an average of 148.8 yards per game.
- Martin Grisko, RotoBaller
Chuba Hubbard, Carolina Panthers - Fantasy Football Outlook
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard has a favorable matchup this Sunday when the team takes on the Chicago Bears in Week 5. Hubbard is coming off two stellar performances in which he recorded 100-yard games on the ground and caught at least four passes while scoring a touchdown.
It's back-to-back superb efforts for the fourth-year RB, who has his arrow pointing up with quarterback Andy Dalton remaining under center. The former fourth-round pick will eventually see less work out of the backfield with the looming activation of rookie running back Jonathon Brooks (knee).
However, he's a locked-in RB2 with upside while he has a stranglehold on the Panthers' lead-back duties. Chicago's defense hasn't allowed many points this season, but they're letting up 4.5 yards per carry, and opposing offenses have scored five times on the ground against them -- the sixth-most in the league. Hubbard is RotoBaller's PPR RB11 in this week's rankings.
- Alex Ciulla, RotoBaller
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