NFL 2022: Top running backs in Week 5

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Austin Ekeler now has 5 touchdowns in his last two games
Leonard Fournette was one of the best players for Tampa Bay in their win over the Falcons
Derrick Henry scored two touchdowns against the Commanders on Sunday

Written By:Sourav

Updated: October 09 2022 11:26:41 AM ET New York, NY, USA

The running backs ran riot in Week 5 of the 2022 NFL season, as was evident from both Thursday and Sunday Night Football games. The action in Week 5 started with the Indianapolis Colts reigning supreme as they beat the Denver Broncos 12-9. This was followed by a game in London, where the Green Bay Packers were defeated 22-27 by the New York Giants at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

From Austin Ekeler to Derrick Henry, the running backs were instrumental for their respective teams in Week 5 of the 2022 NFL season. Let’s take a look at the top running backs from Week 5.

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Austin Ekeler

The Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Cleveland Browns 30-28 in a closely contested game on Sunday. The Chargers’ 27-year-old running back Austin Ekeler was one of the most crucial players behind his side’s victory as he registered 16 carries for 173 yards, 1 rushing touchdown, 4 receptions for 26 yards and 1 receiving touchdown against the Browns.

Leonard Fournette

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 21-15 on Sunday and Leonard Fournette was one of the biggest reasons behind the victory. The 27-year-old registered 14 carries for 56 yards, 1 rushing touchdown, 10 receptions for 83 yards and 1 receiving touchdown in the game.

Breece Hall

The New York Jets registered a dominating 40-17 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday in a game that was marred with injuries. Hall recorded 18 carries for 97 yards, 1 rushing touchdown and 2 receptions for 100 yards in the game.

Derrick Henry

The Tennessee Titans registered a 21-17 victory over the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Derrick Henry was one of the most influential players in the game as he recorded 28 carries for 102 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns and 2 receptions for 30 yards in the game.

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Nick Chubb

The Cleveland Browns extended their losing streak to two games on Sunday as they were beaten 28-30 by the Los Angeles Chargers. However, Nick Chubb was one of the positives for the hosts in the game as the 26-year-old registered 17 carries for 134 yards and 2 rushing touchdowns in the game.