Week 5 Running Back Tiers

Breaking down this week's running back tiers to help guide your starting lineup decisions.

Sigmund Bloom's Week 5 Running Back Tiers Sigmund Bloom Published 10/02/2025

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ELITE RB1

Jonathan Taylor (vs LV)
Omarion Hampton (vs WAS)
Jahmyr Gibbs (at CIN)

HIGH CEILING RB1

Breece Hall (vs DAL)
Derrick Henry (vs HOU)
Ashton Jeanty (at IND)

HIGH FLOOR RB1

James Cook (vs NE)
Christian McCaffrey (at LAR) **Thursday**
Saquon Barkley (vs DEN)
De'Von Achane (at CAR)
Quinshon Judkins (vs MIN - London)
Javonte Williams (at NYJ)
Cam Skattebo (at NO)

HIGH CEILING RB2

Ken Walker III (vs TB)
Woody Marks (at BAL)
Travis Etienne Jr. (at KC)

HIGH FLOOR RB2

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