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Michael Fabiano

Week 5: Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Running Backs

Start ‘Em, Sit 'Em is the ultimate look at the best and worst matchups based on a PPR scoring system in fantasy football. This column will not cover the elite players in the NFL like Josh Allen, Jonathan Taylor or Cooper Kupp. Instead, I'll look at the players you have questions about who could exceed or fail to meet expectations at each position. For all of your final fantasy lineup decisions, be sure to check out my weekly player rankings which will be updated daily throughout the NFL season.

Fabs Top 10 Running Backs
1. Saquon Barkley at Packers (London)
2. Derrick Henry at Commanders
3. Austin Ekeler at Browns
4. Nick Chubb vs. Chargers
5. Christian McCaffrey vs. 49ers
6. Jamaal Williams at Patriots
7. Leonard Fournette vs. Falcons
8. Joe Mixon at Ravens
9. Aaron Jones at Giants (London)
10. Khalil Herbert at Vikings

Week 5 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS & TEAM DEFENSES

Week 5 Start ‘Em: Running Backs

Start of the Week

James Robinson vs. Texans (1 p.m. ET, CBS): Robinson is coming off his first bad stat line of the season, scoring 2.9 fantasy points in a loss to the Eagles. He should rebound in a big way, however, as the veteran faces a Texans defense that has been smashed by running backs. In fact, they've allowed six total touchdowns and a league-high 32.8 fantasy points per game to running backs so far this season.

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