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.
For custom advice tailored to your fantasy team, our premium league sync tools instantly tell you who to start or sit every week.
Lastly, the Steelers, Bears, Packers and Falcons have a bye this week so keep that in mind when setting your lineup.
Week 5 Rankings Home | Week 5 QB Rankings | Week 5 RB Rankings | Week 5 TE Rankings | Week 5 Kicker Rankings | Week 5 Defense Rankings
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:
You can also get custom rankings tailored to your league with our import tool. It's part of the Premium Membership.
Rankings Summary
1. Brandon Aiyuk - WR (SF)
Brandon Aiyuk didn't play last week. He faces the Rams this week. Our system projects him 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 is up against the Jets this week. Pickens is projected for 10.1 catches, 135.4 yards and 0.8 touchdowns.
3. Jakobi Meyers - WR (JAX)
Jakobi Meyers faces the Kansas City Chiefs this week. Our system projects him for 11.8 catches, 117.9 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Meyers caught 4 catches, 30 yards and zero touchdowns versus the San Francisco 49ers last week.
4. Tetairoa McMillan - WR (CAR)
Tetairoa McMillan played against the New England Patriots last week. He caught 4 catches, 62 yards and zero touchdowns. He is up against the Dolphins this week. Our system projects him for 12.0 catches, 106.6 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
5. Ja'Marr Chase - WR (CIN)
Ja'Marr Chase faces the Detroit Lions this week. He is projected 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)
Against the Falcons last week, Deebo Samuel Sr. caught 6 catches, 72 yards and 1 touchdown. He faces the Los Angeles Chargers this week. Samuel Sr. is projected for 9.7 catches, 101.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
7. Marvin Harrison Jr. - WR (ARI)
Marvin Harrison Jr. is against the Titans this week and is projected for 7.8 catches, 109.0 yards and 0.7 touchdowns. Harrison Jr. played against the Seattle Seahawks last week. He caught 6 catches, 66 yards and 1 touchdown.
8. Jaxon Smith-Njigba - WR (SEA)
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is up against the Buccaneers this week. Our system projects him for 10.4 catches, 95.6 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. Against the Cardinals last week, Smith-Njigba caught 4 catches, 79 yards and zero touchdowns.
9. Xavier Worthy - WR (KC)
Xavier Worthy is up against the Jaguars this week. Our system projects him for 9.9 catches, 99.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. Worthy played against the Baltimore Ravens last week. He caught 5 catches, 83 yards and zero touchdowns.
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.
Import Your League For Custom Advice
One thing that people frequently say is that they wish it could be easier to see these rankings and projections next their own fantasy team roster.
Luckily, you can do that easily with our premium league sync tools. They work with ESPN, CBS, Yahoo, NFL.com, Sleeper and MyFantasyLeague.
