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 didn't play last week. Brandon Aiyuk is against the Rams this week and is projected for 13.3 catches, 143.1 yards and 0.8 touchdowns.
2. George Pickens - WR (DAL)
George Pickens played against the Green Bay Packers last week. He caught 8 catches, 134 yards and 2 touchdowns. He faces the New York Jets this week. Our system projects him for 10.1 catches, 135.4 yards and 0.8 touchdowns.
3. Jakobi Meyers - WR (LV)
Jakobi Meyers is against the Colts this week and is projected for 11.8 catches, 117.9 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Against the Bears last week, Meyers caught 4 catches, 30 yards and zero touchdowns.
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. Last week, McMillan faced the Patriots. He caught 4 catches, 62 yards and zero touchdowns.
5. Ja'Marr Chase - WR (CIN)
Ja'Marr Chase is playing against the Detroit Lions this week. We're projecting him for 10.3 catches, 109.9 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Against the Broncos last week, Chase caught 5 catches, 23 yards and zero touchdowns.
6. Deebo Samuel Sr. - WR (WAS)
Deebo Samuel Sr. is up against the Chargers this week. We're projecting him for 9.7 catches, 101.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. Samuel Sr. caught 6 catches, 72 yards and 1 touchdown versus the Atlanta Falcons last week.
7. Marvin Harrison Jr. - WR (ARI)
Marvin Harrison Jr. played against the Seattle Seahawks last week. He caught 6 catches, 66 yards and 1 touchdown. He is up against the Titans this week. We're projecting him for 7.8 catches, 109.0 yards and 0.7 touchdowns.
8. Jaxon Smith-Njigba - WR (SEA)
Last week, Jaxon Smith-Njigba faced the Cardinals. He caught 4 catches, 79 yards and zero touchdowns. He is playing against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week. Our system projects him for 10.4 catches, 95.6 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
9. Xavier Worthy - WR (KC)
Against the Ravens last week, Xavier Worthy caught 5 catches, 83 yards and zero touchdowns. We're projecting 9.9 catches, 99.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns for Xavier Worthy this week as he faces the Jaguars.
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. Against the Texans last week, Ridley caught 2 catches, 30 yards and zero touchdowns.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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