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)
Our system projects George Pickens for 10.1 catches, 135.4 yards and 0.8 touchdowns versus the Jets this week. Last week, Pickens faced the Packers. He caught 8 catches, 134 yards and 2 touchdowns.
3. Jakobi Meyers - WR (JAX)
Jakobi Meyers is up against the Chiefs this week. We're projecting him for 11.8 catches, 117.9 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Meyers played against the San Francisco 49ers last week. He caught 4 catches, 30 yards and zero touchdowns.
4. Tetairoa McMillan - WR (CAR)
Tetairoa McMillan is playing against the Miami Dolphins this week. Our system projects him 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 up against the Lions this week. He is projected for 10.3 catches, 109.9 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Last week, Chase faced the Broncos. He caught 5 catches, 23 yards and zero touchdowns.
6. Deebo Samuel Sr. - WR (WAS)
Deebo Samuel Sr. is playing against the Los Angeles Chargers this week. We're projecting him for 9.7 catches, 101.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. Last week, Samuel Sr. faced the Falcons. He caught 6 catches, 72 yards and 1 touchdown.
7. Marvin Harrison Jr. - WR (ARI)
Marvin Harrison Jr. is up against the Titans this week. He 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 against the Buccaneers this week and is projected 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)
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)
Calvin Ridley caught 2 catches, 30 yards and zero touchdowns versus the Houston Texans last week. We're projecting 8.6 catches, 94.8 yards and 0.4 touchdowns for Calvin Ridley this week as he faces the Cardinals.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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