NFL running back power rankings entering Week 5

Entering Week 5 of the NFL season, the running backs continue to show a range of performances. Top-ranked Aaron Jones, running back for the Minnesota Vikings, continues to lead the backfield with 20 carries for 94 yards and four receptions for 34 yards against the Miami Dolphins. Behind him, Jaylen Warren of the Pittsburgh Steelers remains a consistent performer, rushing for 93 yards and three receptions for 33 yards in another Week 4 game.

Bhayshul Tuten of the Jacksonville Jaguars has 60 carries for 277 yards on the season, averaging 4.6 yards per carry. Chuba Hubbard of the Carolina Panthers is averaging five yards per carry on 61 carries and has 122 rushing yards. Jeremiyah Love of the Arizona Cardinals, despite receiving criticism, managed 63 rushing yards on 14 carries, and one touchdown.

Ashton Jeanty of the Las Vegas Raiders has caught six passes, with his role in the receiving game preserving his value. Kyren Williams of the Los Angeles Rams is dependable, averaging 5.4 yards per carry and contributing both on the ground and in the air. Derrick Henry of the Baltimore Ravens has 73 rushing yards on 23 carries, while James Cook of the Buffalo Bills averages over 100 yards per game with a touchdown in each of his last three games.

Christian McCaffrey of the San Francisco 49ers averages 3.5 yards per carry, and Kenneth Walker of the Kansas City Chiefs has gone over the century mark for the third time in four games. Lastly, Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons has seen a quiet week before Michael Penix took over.