{"id":148708,"date":"2023-10-03T09:45:51","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T13:45:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=148708"},"modified":"2023-10-03T06:32:13","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T10:32:13","slug":"fantasy-football-running-back-rankings-week-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2023\/10\/03\/fantasy-football-running-back-rankings-week-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings: Week 5"},"content":{"rendered":"

The first month of NFL football is behind us and there are some minor shifts among the fantasy football running back rankings. Week 5 is here and with that, the dreaded bye week rears its ugly head for the first time this season. Four teams are on a bye this week; the Browns, Buccaneers, Chargers, and Seahawks. The position just got a little thinner with some of the top plays out this week, so you\u2019ll have to pivot to some other options. These are your week 5 fantasy football running back rankings.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read More: Week 5 Waiver Wire Claims<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings: Week 5<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Tier 1: The Elite Duo<\/strong><\/h3>\n

1. Bijan Robinson
\n<\/span>2. <\/span>Christian McCaffrey<\/span><\/p>\n

These two are in an elite tier by themselves and will remain atop the running back rankings. On any given Sunday they could lead their team in all-purpose yards. They\u2019re simply the best offensive playmakers on their respective teams and are involved in both the run and passing games. This week Bijan Robinson<\/a> has a juicy matchup against the Houston Texans<\/a>. He\u2019s the focal point of the offense and should be in your lineups each and every week. Christian McCaffrey<\/a> just dropped a 40-burger on the Arizona Cardinals<\/a> and continued his touchdown streak to 13 games. He shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Bijan Robinson leads ATL in rushing attempts (53) AND targets (22) through WK4.<\/p>\n

Quite literally operating as their RB1 AND WR1.<\/p>\n

— David J. Gautieri (@GuruFantasyWrld) October 1, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n