Bijan Robinson takes NFL rushing lead after five weeks of 2026 season

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

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) runs with the ball for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium.

Rushing yards: 354

9. Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) runs with the ball against the Baltimore Ravens.

Rushing yards: 398

8. Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (7) celebrates during the game between the Cowboys and the Buccaneers at AT&T Stadium.

Rushing yards: 406

t-7. Jaylen Warren, Pittsburgh Steelers

Cleveland Browns linebacker Quincy Williams (5) makes a tackle on Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30).

Rushing yards: 410

t-7. Aaron Jones, Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) reacts to scoring a touchdown against New Orleans Saints during the first half at Caesars Superdome.

Rushing yards: 410

5. Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) and running back Derrick Henry (22) celebrate a touchdown.

Rushing yards: 476

4. Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) leaves the field during a game against the New Orleans Saints at Ford Field.

Rushing yards: 504

3. James Cook, Buffalo Bills

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III (4) celebrates with offensive tackle Dion Dawkins (73) after scoring a touchdown against the Detroit Lions.

Rushing yards: 532

2. Kenneth Walker III, Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker III (9) reacts after scoring a touchdown.

Rushing yards: 537

1. Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs against Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium.