Fantasy Football Week 5 Rankings & Tiers | RB Studs, Busts & Sleepers (2026)
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Running back rankings are getting turned upside down, and Week 5 is bringing some lineup decisions nobody expected! Tera Roberts, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Andrew Erickson dig into the running back landscape and identify the best Week 5 options. 1
Is Chicago RB Kyle Monangai taking over the Bears backfield? Does Chase Brown's growing receiving role make him an intriguing option against the Dolphins? Plus, which backup RBs, Will Shipley and Emanuel Wilson, deserve a spot in your starting lineup?
The opportunities are there, but not every running back is worth the gamble. Get those Week 5 lineups set!
Timestamps:
Introduction - 0:00:00
Week 4 Expert Rankings - 0:01:29
Top 12 Running Backs - 0:01:58
Chase Brown (RB - CIN) - 0:02:41
Running Backs 13-24 - 0:05:33
Quinshon Judkins (RB - CLE) - 0:06:33
Cam Skattebo (RB - NYG) - 0:11:23
Kyle Monangai (RB - CHI) - 0:15:00
Emanuel Wilson (RB - SEA) - 0:20:13
Omarion Hampton (RB - LAC) - 0:25:26
Running Backs 25-36 - 0:30:15
Alvin Kamara (RB - NO) - 0:31:39
Ollie Gordon II (RB - MIA) - 0:35:42
Will Shipley (RB - PHI) - 0:40:09
MarShawn Lloyd (RB - GB) - 0:45:06
Jaylen Wright (RB - MIA) - 0:46:34
Closing - 0:46:56
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âť“ FAQs
• Should fantasy managers worry about Saquon Barkley?
• Is Kyle Monangai a must-start in Week 5?
• Should you start Chase Brown against the Miami Dolphins?
• Who are the best deep RB sleepers for Week 5?
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I thinking DJ Moore and possibly adding either Herbert or Kincaid
What do you think ?
Stroud or Purdy, I am more nervous here than the TE question
Fantasy Football Week 5 Rankings & Tiers | RB Studs, Busts & Sleepers (2026)
FantasyPros
24,960 views
Running back rankings are getting turned upside down, and Week 5 is bringing some lineup decisions nobody expected! Tera Roberts, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Andrew Erickson dig into the running back landscape and identify the best Week 5 options. 1
Is Chicago RB Kyle Monangai taking over the Bears backfield? Does Chase Brown's growing receiving role make him an intriguing option against the Dolphins? Plus, which backup RBs, Will Shipley and Emanuel Wilson, deserve a spot in your starting lineup?
The opportunities are there, but not every running back is worth the gamble. Get those Week 5 lineups set!
Timestamps:
Introduction - 0:00:00
Week 4 Expert Rankings - 0:01:29
Top 12 Running Backs - 0:01:58
Chase Brown (RB - CIN) - 0:02:41
Running Backs 13-24 - 0:05:33
Quinshon Judkins (RB - CLE) - 0:06:33
Cam Skattebo (RB - NYG) - 0:11:23
Kyle Monangai (RB - CHI) - 0:15:00
Emanuel Wilson (RB - SEA) - 0:20:13
Omarion Hampton (RB - LAC) - 0:25:26
Running Backs 25-36 - 0:30:15
Alvin Kamara (RB - NO) - 0:31:39
Ollie Gordon II (RB - MIA) - 0:35:42
Will Shipley (RB - PHI) - 0:40:09
MarShawn Lloyd (RB - GB) - 0:45:06
Jaylen Wright (RB - MIA) - 0:46:34
Closing - 0:46:56
đź“„ For a complete list of rules and guidelines on how to enter our Giveaway Contest, and to claim your prize, please visit https://www.fantasypros.com/youtubes-...
âť“ FAQs
• Should fantasy managers worry about Saquon Barkley?
• Is Kyle Monangai a must-start in Week 5?
• Should you start Chase Brown against the Miami Dolphins?
• Who are the best deep RB sleepers for Week 5?
______________________
Sponsors:
đź“Š Polymarket - Polymarket is giving you a $50 bonus when you deposit just $10. Sign up right now with promo code FPPOD at https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/FPPOD. 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See http://polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an independent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization.
✅ BettingPros® - BettingPros offers consensus sports betting advice from 150+ experts to make it easy for you to start making winning bets. We promote the best experts based on one simple question, “How good is your advice?!” At BettingPros, we help you find the best lines for the NFL, MLB, and NBA by showcasing how the individual sportsbooks compare with their Point Spreads, Moneylines, and Over/Unders vs. the Consensus of all top sportsbooks. Sign up today at http://www.bettingpros.com and start betting smarter... not harder
📋 My Playbook - Sync your league instantly to My Playbook to get custom advice on how to manage your team throughout the season. See your league’s top available players, power rankings and more for free! Check the “Are They Playing” tool each week to get the latest game-day availability odds for all injured players. Track all of your league’s scores, latest player news and the week’s top performers with Game Day! If you’re premium – you unlock all kinds of helpful waiver, trade, lineup start/sit and league analysis tools. Sync your league and dominate every week of the season with My Playbook at fantasypros.com/myplaybook or on the FantasyPros App.
🏟️ GameDay - The free GameDay app by FantasyPros is like RedZone for your fantasy teams. Follow every play, see highlights, and know exactly who to root for—all in one place. Download the GameDay app, at https://www.fantasypros.com/gamedayapp then get ready for kickoff.
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