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Week 5 Running Back Depth Charts: Updates, Injuries & Stashes

By Jeffrey Beall (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) or GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html)], via Wikimedia CommonsWith so much volatility around the NFL given the recent string of injuries, especially to running backs, there have been a lot of changes already with the backfields of many NFL teams.

Running backs are a critical component and core building block for all fantasy football teams, so it's important to stay on top of the running back situations and any depth chart changes throughout each week of the fantasy football season.

Due to the nature of the NFL, running back is one of the most volatile positions in fantasy football, and one of the highest turnover positions in the NFL year-to-year and week-to-week. By staying on top of all the running back changes and in-season position battles, you can adjust your rosters off the waiver wire, find sleepers or potential breakouts, and dominate your fantasy football leagues.

 

Week 5 Running Back Depth Charts

As more injury news and updates get released throughout the week, and more clarity is brought to the various RB situations, we will be updating our Week 5 running back depth charts up until Sunday's games. Be sure to check back here for any last minute updates before setting your Week 5 lineups.

AFC EAST: Fantasy Football Running Backs (RB)

Baller Stability Rating Team
Name
Primary
Running Back
Backup or
Handcuff
Longshot
Candidates
Waiver Add/Stash
Solid
Patriots Stevan Ridley, Shane Vereen Brandon Bolden James White N/A
Solid Jets Chris Ivory, Chris Johnson Bilal Powell Tommy Bohanon N/A
Solid Bills C.J. Spiller Fred Jackson Bryce Brown N/A
Solid Dolphins Knowshon Moreno (INJ), Lamar Miller Damien Williams, Daniel Thomas Orleans Darkwa N/A

 

AFC WEST: Fantasy Football Running Backs (RB)

Baller Stability Rating Team
Name
Primary
Running Back
Backup or
Handcuff
Longshot
Candidates
Waiver Add/Stash
Solid Broncos Montee Ball Ronnie Hillman, C.J. Anderson Juwan Thompson N/A
Questionable Chiefs Jamaal Charles Knile Davis, Cyrus Gray De'Anthony Thomas (INJ) N/A
Questionable Raiders Maurice Jones-Drew, Darren McFadden Latavius Murray Marcel Reece N/A
Solid Chargers Ryan Mathews (INJ), Donald Brown Brandon Oliver, Danny Woodhead (INJ) Shaun Draughn Brandon Oliver

 

AFC NORTH: Fantasy Football Running Backs (RB)

Baller Stability Rating Team
Name
Primary
Running Back
Backup or
Handcuff
Longshot
Candidates
Waiver Add/Stash
Volatile Ravens Justin Forsett, Lorenzo Taliaferro Bernard Pierce Kyle Juszczyk Lorenzo Taliaferro
Solid Steelers Le'Veon Bell LeGarrette Blount Dri Archer N/A
Solid Bengals Giovani Bernard, Jeremy Hill Cedric Peerman Rex Burkhead N/A
Questionable Browns Ben Tate Isaiah Crowell, Terrance West Glenn Winston Isaiah Crowell

 

AFC SOUTH: Fantasy Football Running Backs (RB)

Baller Stability Rating Team
Name
Primary
Running Back
Backup or
Handcuff
Longshot
Candidates
Waiver Add/Stash
Questionable Colts Trent Richardson Ahmad Bradshaw Dan Herron N/A
Questionable Texans Arian Foster Alfred Blue Jonathan Grimes Alfred Blue
Solid Titans Bishop Sankey, Shonn Greene Dexter McCluster Leon Washington Bishop Sankey
Questionable Jaguars Toby Gerhart, Denard Robinson Jordan Todman Storm Johnson Denard Robinson

 

NFC EAST: Fantasy Football Running Backs (RB)

Baller Stability Rating Team
Name
Primary
Running Back
Backup or
Handcuff
Longshot
Candidates
Waiver Add/Stash
Solid Giants Rashad Jennings Andre Williams Peyton Hillis Andre Williams
Solid Eagles LeSean McCoy Darren Sproles Chris Polk (INJ) N/A
Solid Cowboys DeMarco Murray Lance Dunbar Joseph Randle (INJ) N/A
Solid Redskins Alfred Morris Roy Helu Silas Redd Roy Helu

 

NFC WEST: Fantasy Football Running Backs (RB)

Baller Stability Rating Team
Name
Primary
Running Back
Backup or
Handcuff
Longshot
Candidates
Waiver Add/Stash
Solid 49ers Frank Gore Carlos Hyde LaMichael James N/A
Solid Seahawks Marshawn Lynch Robert Turbin Christine Michael (INJ) N/A
Questionable Cardinals Andre Ellington Stepfan Taylor, Jalen Parmele Jonathan Dwyer (S) N/A
Solid Rams Zac Stacy Benny Cunnigham Tre Mason N/A

 

NFC NORTH: Fantasy Football Running Backs (RB)

Baller Stability Rating Team
Name
Primary
Running Back
Backup or
Handcuff
Longshot
Candidates
Waiver Add/Stash
Solid Packers Eddie Lacy James Starks DuJuan Harris N/A
Solid Lions Reggie Bush, Joique Bell (INJ) Theo Riddick Jed Collins N/A
Solid Bears Matt Forte Ke'Deem Carey Shaun Draughn Ke'Deem Carey
Volatile Vikings Matt Asiata Jerick McKinnon Adrian Peterson (S), Joe Banyard Jerick McKinnon

 

NFC SOUTH: Fantasy Football Running Backs (RB)

Baller Stability Rating Team
Name
Primary
Running Back
Backup or
Handcuff
Longshot
Candidates
Waiver Add/Stash
Questionable Saints Mark Ingram (INJ), Khiry Robinson Pierre Thomas Travaris Cadet Khiry Robinson
Solid Falcons Steven Jackson Antone Smith, Jacquizz Rodgers Devonta Freeman Antone Smith
Volatile Panthers DeAngelo Williams (INJ), Darrin Reaves Jonathan Stewart (INJ) Fozzy Whittaker Darrin Reaves
Questionable Buccaneers Doug Martin Bobby Rainey Mike James, Jorvorskie Lane N/A

 

 




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