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)
George Pickens is against the Jets this week and is projected for 10.1 catches, 135.4 yards and 0.8 touchdowns. Against the Packers last week, Pickens caught 8 catches, 134 yards and 2 touchdowns.
3. Jakobi Meyers - WR (JAX)
Jakobi Meyers caught 4 catches, 30 yards and zero touchdowns versus the San Francisco 49ers last week. Jakobi Meyers is against the Chiefs this week and is projected for 11.8 catches, 117.9 yards and 0.6 touchdowns.
4. Tetairoa McMillan - WR (CAR)
Against the Patriots last week, Tetairoa McMillan caught 4 catches, 62 yards and zero touchdowns. Tetairoa McMillan is against the Dolphins this week and is projected for 12.0 catches, 106.6 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
5. Ja'Marr Chase - WR (CIN)
Against the Broncos last week, Ja'Marr Chase caught 5 catches, 23 yards and zero touchdowns. Our system projects Ja'Marr Chase for 10.3 catches, 109.9 yards and 0.6 touchdowns versus the Lions this week.
6. Deebo Samuel Sr. - WR (WAS)
Our system projects Deebo Samuel Sr. for 9.7 catches, 101.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns versus the Chargers this week. Against the Falcons last week, Samuel Sr. caught 6 catches, 72 yards and 1 touchdown.
7. Marvin Harrison Jr. - WR (ARI)
Marvin Harrison Jr. is playing against the Tennessee Titans this week. We're projecting him for 7.8 catches, 109.0 yards and 0.7 touchdowns. Harrison Jr. caught 6 catches, 66 yards and 1 touchdown versus the Seattle Seahawks last week.
8. Jaxon Smith-Njigba - WR (SEA)
Jaxon Smith-Njigba faces the Buccaneers this week. He is projected for 10.4 catches, 95.6 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. Last week, Smith-Njigba faced the Cardinals. He 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 caught 5 catches, 83 yards and zero touchdowns versus the Baltimore Ravens last week.
10. Calvin Ridley - WR (TEN)
Calvin Ridley is playing against the Arizona Cardinals this week. We're projecting him for 8.6 catches, 94.8 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. Ridley caught 2 catches, 30 yards and zero touchdowns versus the Houston Texans last week.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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