Week 5 NFL fantasy running back rankings: Top RB streamers, starts

Derrick Henry's huge Week 3 performance (209 total yards, two TDs) vaulted him up in the season-long running back rankings ... but not far enough to overtake the season-long No. 1.

At 26.6 PPR fantasy points per game, Alvin Kamara of the New Orleans Saints leads the way after four games, followed by the Eagles' Saquon Barkley (24.5) and then Henry (23.4) at No. 3.

ON BYE: Detroit, Philadelphia, Tennessee, L.A. Chargers

Fantasy football rankings for Week 5 are based on the point-per-reception (PPR) scoring used in most seasonal and daily fantasy football formats. One point is awarded for every 10 rushing and receiving yards and one point for every 20 passing yards. Six points are awarded for touchdowns scored, four points for passing TDs and one point for receptions.

Rankings are compiled by Daniel Dobish, TheHuddle.com. 

Fantasy football Week 5 running back rankings

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Fantasy football running back rankings Week 5: Best RB sleepers