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With 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 |
