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 Chiefs and Panthers 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. Jaxon Smith-Njigba - WR (SEA)
Jaxon Smith-Njigba faces the 49ers this week. We're projecting him for 7.1 catches, 98.0 yards and 0.8 touchdowns. Smith-Njigba played against the Los Angeles Chargers last week. He caught 5 catches, 76 yards and zero touchdowns.
2. Puka Nacua - WR (LAR)
Puka Nacua is playing against the Buffalo Bills this week. We're projecting him for 7.1 catches, 99.8 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Last week, Nacua faced the Eagles. He caught 9 catches, 125 yards and zero touchdowns.
3. Amon-Ra St. Brown - WR (DET)
Our system projects Amon-Ra St. Brown for 7.3 catches, 88.7 yards and 0.8 touchdowns versus the Cardinals this week. Last week, St. Brown faced the Panthers. He caught 8 catches, 75 yards and zero touchdowns.
4. CeeDee Lamb - WR (DAL)
Our system projects CeeDee Lamb for 6.9 catches, 91.0 yards and 0.6 touchdowns versus the Buccaneers this week. Lamb caught 17 catches, 189 yards and 1 touchdown versus the Houston Texans last week.
5. Drake London - WR (ATL)
Drake London played against the New Orleans Saints last week. He caught 5 catches, 96 yards and zero touchdowns. Our system projects Drake London for 5.9 catches, 86.5 yards and 0.4 touchdowns versus the Ravens this week.
6. Chris Olave - WR (NO)
We're projecting 6.2 catches, 82.5 yards and 0.4 touchdowns for Chris Olave this week as he faces the Vikings. Olave played against the Atlanta Falcons last week. He caught 8 catches, 116 yards and zero touchdowns.
7. Nico Collins - WR (HOU)
Last week, Nico Collins faced the Cowboys. He caught 7 catches, 118 yards and 2 touchdowns. He is playing against the Tennessee Titans this week. We're projecting him for 5.5 catches, 79.2 yards and 0.6 touchdowns.
8. Michael Wilson - WR (ARI)
Michael Wilson caught 7 catches, 95 yards and zero touchdowns versus the New York Giants last week. He faces the Lions this week. Our system projects him for 5.7 catches, 74.2 yards and 0.6 touchdowns.
9. Christian Watson - WR (GB)
Christian Watson played against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week. He caught 3 catches, 47 yards and zero touchdowns. We're projecting 4.7 catches, 75.8 yards and 0.6 touchdowns for Christian Watson this week as he faces the Bears.
10. Garrett Wilson - WR (NYJ)
Garrett Wilson caught 3 catches, 27 yards and zero touchdowns versus the Chicago Bears last week. Garrett Wilson is against the Browns this week and is projected for 6.2 catches, 69.5 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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