Wide receivers can be difficult to predict.
Just one drop here or one pass interference there, and crucial fantasy points are gained or lost.
That's why it takes extra effort to scout WRs every week in fantasy football.
To help you out, I put together this summary of our top 10 ranked wide receivers for week 5.
You can also check out our full list of WR rankings or use our free who should I start tool for an interactive way to use our fantasy football rankings.
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Lastly, the Steelers, Bears, Packers and Falcons have a bye this week so keep that in mind when setting your lineup.
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Full Rankings
If you want to dive head-first into the full set of projections for this week, here are our rankings for each format:
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Rankings Summary
1. Brandon Aiyuk - WR (SF)
Brandon Aiyuk is against the Rams this week and is projected for 13.3 catches, 143.1 yards and 0.8 touchdowns. Aiyuk didn't play last week.
2. George Pickens - WR (DAL)
Against the Packers last week, George Pickens caught 8 catches, 134 yards and 2 touchdowns. He is up against the Jets this week. We're projecting him for 10.1 catches, 135.4 yards and 0.8 touchdowns.
3. Jakobi Meyers - WR (JAX)
Last week, Jakobi Meyers faced the 49ers. He caught 4 catches, 30 yards and zero touchdowns. Our system projects Jakobi Meyers for 11.8 catches, 117.9 yards and 0.6 touchdowns versus the Chiefs this week.
4. Tetairoa McMillan - WR (CAR)
Tetairoa McMillan is playing against the Miami Dolphins this week. He is projected for 12.0 catches, 106.6 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. McMillan played against the New England Patriots last week. He caught 4 catches, 62 yards and zero touchdowns.
5. Ja'Marr Chase - WR (CIN)
Last week, Ja'Marr Chase faced the Broncos. He caught 5 catches, 23 yards and zero touchdowns. He faces the Lions this week. Chase is projected for 10.3 catches, 109.9 yards and 0.6 touchdowns.
6. Deebo Samuel Sr. - WR (WAS)
Last week, Deebo Samuel Sr. faced the Falcons. He caught 6 catches, 72 yards and 1 touchdown. Deebo Samuel Sr. is against the Chargers this week and is projected for 9.7 catches, 101.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
7. Marvin Harrison Jr. - WR (ARI)
Marvin Harrison Jr. caught 6 catches, 66 yards and 1 touchdown versus the Seattle Seahawks last week. Marvin Harrison Jr. is against the Titans this week and is projected for 7.8 catches, 109.0 yards and 0.7 touchdowns.
8. Jaxon Smith-Njigba - WR (SEA)
Against the Cardinals last week, Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught 4 catches, 79 yards and zero touchdowns. We're projecting 10.4 catches, 95.6 yards and 0.4 touchdowns for Jaxon Smith-Njigba this week as he faces the Buccaneers.
9. Xavier Worthy - WR (KC)
Last week, Xavier Worthy faced the Ravens. He caught 5 catches, 83 yards and zero touchdowns. Our system projects Xavier Worthy for 9.9 catches, 99.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns versus the Jaguars this week.
10. Calvin Ridley - WR (TEN)
We're projecting 8.6 catches, 94.8 yards and 0.4 touchdowns for Calvin Ridley this week as he faces the Cardinals. Last week, Ridley faced the Texans. He caught 2 catches, 30 yards and zero touchdowns.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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