There is a new name atop the list of NFL rushing leaders after five weeks.
Bijan Robinson of the Atlanta Falcons surpassed Kenneth Walker III of the Kansas City Chiefs.
It isn't that Robinson had an incredible game and Walker had a bad one. The Chiefs and their running back were on a bye.
Walker will be back on the field on Sunday when the Chiefs face the winless Los Angeles Chargers.
Robinson and the Falcons, meanwhile, will play host to the Chicago Bears.
The top 10 after five weeks:
10. D'Andre Swift, Chicago Bears
Rushing yards: 354
9. Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts

Rushing yards: 398
8. Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Rushing yards: 406
t-7. Jaylen Warren, Pittsburgh Steelers

Rushing yards: 410
t-7. Aaron Jones, Minnesota Vikings

Rushing yards: 410
5. Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens

Rushing yards: 476
4. Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions

Rushing yards: 504
3. James Cook, Buffalo Bills

Rushing yards: 532
2. Kenneth Walker III, Kansas City Chiefs

Rushing yards: 537
1. Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons

Rushing yards: 580
This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Bijan Robinson takes NFL rushing lead after five weeks of 2026 season
