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)
Our system projects Brandon Aiyuk for 13.3 catches, 143.1 yards and 0.8 touchdowns versus the Rams this week. Aiyuk didn't play last week.
2. George Pickens - WR (DAL)
George Pickens is playing against the New York Jets this week. He is projected for 10.1 catches, 135.4 yards and 0.8 touchdowns. Pickens caught 8 catches, 134 yards and 2 touchdowns versus the Green Bay Packers last week.
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. Last week, Meyers faced the 49ers. He caught 4 catches, 30 yards and zero touchdowns.
4. Tetairoa McMillan - WR (CAR)
We're projecting 12.0 catches, 106.6 yards and 0.4 touchdowns for Tetairoa McMillan this week as he faces the Dolphins. Against the Patriots last week, McMillan caught 4 catches, 62 yards and zero touchdowns.
5. Ja'Marr Chase - WR (CIN)
Ja'Marr Chase played against the Denver Broncos last week. He caught 5 catches, 23 yards and zero touchdowns. He is up against the Lions this week. Our system projects him for 10.3 catches, 109.9 yards and 0.6 touchdowns.
6. Deebo Samuel Sr. - WR (FA)
Deebo Samuel Sr. had a bye last week. Deebo Samuel Sr. is on bye this week.
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. Last week, Harrison Jr. faced the Seahawks. He caught 6 catches, 66 yards and 1 touchdown.
8. Jaxon Smith-Njigba - WR (SEA)
Jaxon Smith-Njigba played against the Arizona Cardinals last week. He caught 4 catches, 79 yards and zero touchdowns. We're projecting 10.4 catches, 95.6 yards and 0.4 touchdowns for Jaxon Smith-Njigba this week as he faces the Buccaneers.
9. Xavier Worthy - WR (KC)
We're projecting 9.9 catches, 99.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns for Xavier Worthy this week as he faces the Jaguars. Worthy caught 5 catches, 83 yards and zero touchdowns versus the Baltimore Ravens last week.
10. Calvin Ridley - WR (TEN)
Calvin Ridley is against the Cardinals this week and is projected for 8.6 catches, 94.8 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. 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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