Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em 2022 NFL Week 5: Running back rankings

Week 5 Fantasy Football Running Backs: Sit 'Em

Running backs to avoid in Week 5 Fantasy Football.

Tony Pollard - Dallas Cowboys vs. Los Angeles Rams

Dallas Cowboys RB Tony Pollard

Tony Pollard qualifies as a boom-or-bust option in fantasy football as Ezekiel Elliot continues to serve as the primary running back. Pollard has exceeded ten points in half of his games during the 2022 NFL season, while failing to score five points in either of his other two games.

In the right matchup, Pollard is capable of putting up a big score. However, the Dallas Cowboys' Week 5 game against the Los Angeles Rams may be better off avoided. The Rams are one of only eight teams allowing fewer than 100 rushing yards per game during the 2022 NFL season.

Tyler Allgeier - Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Atlanta Falcons RB Tyler Allgeier

Tyler Allgeier was one of the most popular waiver wire pick-ups ahead of Week 5 of the fantasy football season. Atlanta Falcons leading running back Cordarrelle Patterson went down with an injury in Week 4, so Allgeier is projected to start.

Allgeier was solid in extended action in Week 4, recording 104 total yards on 11 touches. His projections are bright moving forward, but he may be better off avoided in Week 5 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' stout rushing defense. The Buccaneers have allowed the fewest rushing yards per game over the last two seasons.

Rashaad Penny - Seattle Seahawks vs. New Orleans Saints

Seattle Seahawks RB Rashaad Penny

Rashaad Penny had a massive game for the Seattle Seahawks in Week 4, going off for 157 total yards and two touchdowns. While his breakout performance may make him an attractive option in Week 5, he's better off avoiding this week.

Penny faces a much tougher match-up on the road in Week 5 against the New Orleans Saints' stingy defense. Penny has also only exceeded ten fantasy points once this season and has three weeks with zero touchdowns.

Top 10 Fantasy Football Running Backs in Week 5

1. Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns vs. Los Angeles Chargers
2. Austin Ekeler, Los Angeles Chargers vs. Cleveland Browns
3. Saquon Barkley, New York Giants vs. Green Bay Packers
4. Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans vs. Washington Commanders
5. Aaron Jones, Green Bay Packers vs. New York Giants
6. Dalvin Cook, Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
7. James Robinson, Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Houston Texans
8. Christian McCaffrey, Carolina Panthers vs. San Francisco 49ers
9. Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints vs. Seattle Seahawks
10. Leonard Fournette, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons