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 10/08/2026

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ELITE RB1

Jahmyr Gibbs (at ARI)
Bijan Robinson (vs BAL)

STRONG RB1

Jonathan Taylor (at PIT)
Kyren Williams (vs BUF)
Javonte Williams (vs TB) **Thursday**

HIGH FLOOR RB1

Jaylen Warren (vs IND)
Christian McCaffrey (at SEA)
Chase Brown (at MIA)
Ashton Jeanty (at NE)
James Cook III (at LAR)

HIGH FLOOR RB2

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