October 12, 2026

Fantasy Football Week 5 Rankings – Running Backs HALFPPR

Walt Walt14 mins
To differentiate between all the "Start 'Ems" on my Fantasy Football Start Em, Sit Em page, you can check out the Weekly Fantasy Football Rankings, so you can figure out whom to start between Player X and Player Y.

Below are my fantasy RB rankings and a set of links for my positional Weekly NFL Fantasy Football Rankings. Keep in mind that this list is for this week only; not the entire rest of the season.

The rankings are based on a HALFPPR scoring system. Each player has Walterfootball.com's projected stats and standard scoring points.


Fantasy Football Weekly Rankings: QB | RB | WR | TE | DEF | FLEX |


Fantasy Football Weekly Rankings - PPR: RB | WR | TE | DEF | FLEX |


Fantasy Football Weekly Rankings - Half-PPR: RB | WR | TE | DEF | FLEX |






Updated 10/11/2026 12:17:52 PM - Follow @walterfootball for updates.
  1. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Lions (at Cardinals)- 28 Points
    130 Rushing Yards, 5 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Jahmyr Gibbs will be the top play most weeks, including this one.

  2. D'Andre Swift, RB, Bears (at Packers)- 22 Points
    100 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Packers can't stop the run at all.

  3. Bijan Robinson, RB, Falcons (vs. Ravens)- 22 Points
    90 Rushing Yards, 6 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    This is a tough matchup, but don't sit your studs.

  4. Chase Brown, RB, Bengals (at Dolphins)- 18 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Dolphins can't stop the run at all, so Chase Brown has a great matchup.

  5. Jaylen Warren, RB, Steelers (vs. Colts)- 18 Points
    90 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Jaylen Warren can be started as long as Rico Dowdle is out.

  6. Christian McCaffrey, RB, 49ers (at Seahawks)- 17 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 6 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Christian McCaffrey looks like a handcuff.

  7. Jonathan Taylor, RB, Colts (at Steelers)- 17 Points
    90 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Steelers will be able to focus on the run.

  8. Kyren Williams, RB, Rams (vs. Bills)- 17 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Kyren Williams was splitting the workload with Blake Corum, but not so much last week.

  9. James Cook, RB, Bills (at Rams)- 16 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    James Cook figures to have another big game.

  10. Derrick Henry, RB, Ravens (at Falcons)- 16 Points
    90 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Falcons are surprisingly decent against the run.

  11. Cam Skattebo, RB, Giants (at Redskins)- 15 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Washington struggles against the run, so Cam Skattebo is a good option.

  12. Bhayshul Tuten, RB, Jaguars (vs. Eagles)- 14 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Bhayshul Tuten will continue to handle most of the workload.

  13. Rhamondre Stevenson, RB, Patriots (vs. Raiders)- 13 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Rhamondre Stevenson finally lost his job because of fumbles.

  14. Omarion Hampton, RB, Chargers (vs. Broncos)- 12 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    Omarion Hampton is down both tackles again.

  15. Javonte Williams, RB, Cowboys (vs. Buccaneers)- 12 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    The Buccaneers continue to be stout against the run.

  16. Ollie Gordon, RB, Dolphins (vs. Bengals)- 12 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 1 TD.
    Cincinnati's run defense is much better now.

  17. Aaron Jones, RB, Vikings (at Saints)- 12 Points
    90 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    Aaron Jones has a great matchup this week.

  18. Jeremiyah Love, RB, Cardinals (vs. Lions)- 11 Points
    80 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    Jeremiyah Love's carries will continue to rise as the season progresses.

  19. Will Shipley, RB, Eagles (vs. Jaguars)- 11 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 4 Catches, 30 Receiving Yards.
    Will Shipley can be used if the two backs ahead of him are out.

  20. TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Patriots (vs. Raiders)- 11 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 1 TD.
    TreVeyon Henderson is now the lead back because Rhamondre Stevenson can't stop fumbling.

  21. J.K. Dobbins, RB, Broncos (at Chargers)- 10 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 1 TD.
    J.K. Dobbins is just plodding along.

  22. David Montgomery, RB, Texans (at Titans)- 10 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards, 1 TD.
    David Montgomery continues to struggle.

  23. Quinshon Judkins, RB, Browns (at Jets)- 9 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    The Jets just looked inept while trying to stop Kyle Monangai.

  24. Chris Rodriguez, RB, Jaguars (vs. Eagles)- 9 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 1 TD.
    Chris Rodriguez could get the goal-line work.

  25. Ashton Jeanty, RB, Raiders (at Patriots)- 9 Points
    60 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    The Patriots have issues with injuries that will hurt them against the run.

  26. R.J. Harvey, RB, Broncos (at Chargers)- 8 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 5 Catches, 40 Receiving Yards.
    R.J. Harvey will function as a receiver out of the backfield.

  27. Braelon Allen, RB, Jets (vs. Browns)- 8 Points
    70 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.
    Jaylen Warren nearly rushed for 100 yards against the Browns.

  28. Mike Washington, RB, Raiders (at Patriots)- 7 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  29. Emanuel Wilson, RB, Seahawks (vs. 49ers)- 7 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  30. Bucky Irving, RB, Bucs (at Cowboys)- 6 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.
    The Cowboys just clamped down on David Montgomery.

  31. Kaleb Johnson, RB, Packers (vs. Bears)- 6 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  32. Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB, Redskins (vs. Giants)- 6 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.
    Don't even think about it.

  33. Tony Pollard, RB, Titans (vs. Texans)- 6 Points
    50 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.
    There won't be many opportunities to run this week.

  34. Kaelon Black, RB, 49ers (at Seahawks)- 5 Points
    40 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  35. Keaton Mitchell, RB, Chargers (vs. Broncos)- 5 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  36. Najee Harris, RB, Giants (at Redskins)- 5 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  37. MarShawn Lloyd, RB, Packers (vs. Bears)- 5 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.
    MarShawn Lloyd is sharing the workload with Chris Brooks and Kaleb Johnson.

  38. Rachaad White, RB, Redskins (vs. Giants)- 5 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    Rachaad White is a better option without Jayden Daniels.

  39. Alvin Kamara, RB, Saints (vs. Vikings)- 5 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  40. Woody Marks, RB, Texans (at Titans)- 5 Points
    20 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  41. Samaje Perine, RB, Bengals (at Dolphins)- 4 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  42. Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Bucs (at Cowboys)- 4 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.
    Receptions will drop with a mobile quarterback.

  43. Isaiah Davis , RB, Jets (vs. Browns)- 4 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  44. Blake Corum, RB, Rams (vs. Bills)- 4 Points
    40 Rushing Yards.
    Blake Corum saw a reduction in workload last week.

  45. Kendre Miller, RB, Saints (vs. Vikings)- 4 Points
    40 Rushing Yards.


  46. George Holani, RB, Seahawks (vs. 49ers)- 4 Points
    30 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  47. Tyjae Spears, RB, Titans (vs. Texans)- 4 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 3 Catches, 20 Receiving Yards.


  48. Tyler Allgeier, RB, Cardinals (vs. Lions)- 3 Points
    30 Rushing Yards.
    Tyler Allgeier will take goal-line carries away, if there even are any.

  49. Demond Claiborne, RB, Vikings (at Saints)- 3 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  50. Ty Johnson, RB, Bills (at Rams)- 2 Points
    2 Catches, 10 Receiving Yards.


  51. Raheim Sanders, RB, Browns (at Jets)- 2 Points
    10 Rushing Yards, 1 Catch, 10 Receiving Yards.


  52. Jaylen Wright, RB, Dolphins (vs. Bengals)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.


  53. Brian Robinson, RB, Falcons (vs. Ravens)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.


  54. Sione Vaki, RB, Lions (at Cardinals)- 2 Points
    20 Rushing Yards.


  55. Ray Davis, RB, Bills (at Rams)- 1 Points
    10 Rushing Yards.


  56. Seth McGowan, RB, Colts (at Steelers)- 1 Points
    10 Rushing Yards.


  57. Justice Hill, RB, Ravens (at Falcons)- 1 Points
    10 Rushing Yards.


  58. Kyle Monangai, RB, Bears (at Packers)- 0 Points

    Kyle Monangai handled most of the workload last week.

  59. Jonah Coleman, RB, Broncos (at Chargers)- 0 Points



  60. Kenneth Walker, RB, Chiefs (BYE)- 0 Points



  61. Emmett Johnson, RB, Chiefs (BYE)- 0 Points



  62. Brashard Smith, RB, Chiefs (BYE)- 0 Points



  63. Malik Davis , RB, Cowboys (vs. Buccaneers)- 0 Points



  64. De'Von Achane, RB, Dolphins (vs. Bengals)- 0 Points

    Suffered a serious knee injury.

  65. Tank Bigsby, RB, Eagles (vs. Jaguars)- 0 Points

    Tank Bigsby is worth starting if Saquon Barkley is out, but he got banged up.

  66. Saquon Barkley, RB, Eagles (vs. Jaguars)- 0 Points

    Saquon Barkley looks washed up, and now he's hurt.

  67. Breece Hall, RB, Jets (vs. Browns)- 0 Points

    Injured

  68. Chris Brooks, RB, Packers (vs. Bears)- 0 Points



  69. Chuba Hubbard, RB, Panthers (BYE)- 0 Points



  70. Jonathon Brooks, RB, Panthers (BYE)- 0 Points



  71. Rasheen Ali, RB, Ravens (at Falcons)- 0 Points



  72. Kaytron Allen, RB, Dolphins (vs. Bengals)- 0 Points



  73. Rico Dowdle, RB, Steelers (vs. Colts)- 0 Points

    The 1B to Jaylen Waddle's 1A. Rico Dowdle may struggle returning from injury.




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