Fantasy Football Week 5 Projections: Arian Foster and 3 RBs Who Will Dominate

As the NFL season enters its second month, teams will be running the ball more as the weather gets worse, especially colder.

There are several running backs who will dominate in Week 5, including Houston Texans running back Arian Foster, who is finally hitting his stride after a hamstring injury limited his fitness early in the season.

Let's take a look at three running backs who will dominate defense this week.

1) Arian Foster, Houston Texans

Arian Foster finally had a great game last week for the Houston Texans against the Pittsburgh Steelers, rushing for 155 yards and a touchdown.

Foster received 30 carries last week, and took the increased work load on very well. Against the Oakland Raiders, and without all-pro wide receiver Andre Johnson who might miss several games with an injury, the Texans will run the ball a lot.

Foster will have a huge day Sunday against Oakland.

2) Chris Johnson, Tennessee Titans

Chris Johnson has had a very disappointing season for the Titans and fantasy owners through four weeks, but he did have over 100 rushing yards last week against the Cleveland Browns, which is an encouraging sign.

Against the Pittsburgh Steelers, whom Arian Foster dominated last week, Johnson will have a breakout game. Not only will he be a major factor in the Tennessee rushing attack, he will feature heavily in the passing attack too.

Johnson will have a great game on Sunday, and will reward fantasy owners that haven't traded him yet.

3) Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings

The Arizona Cardinals are 1-3 and their defense is poor. Vikings running back Adrian Peterson will run all over them this week for a Minnesota team that needs a win or they'll miss the playoffs for certain.

Peterson is their best offensive weapon, and will carry the ball a ton on Sunday. He will be a goal line threat like usual, and is guaranteed to rack up at least 100 yards rushing and a touchdown.