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. He is up against the Rams this week. We're projecting him for 13.3 catches, 143.1 yards and 0.8 touchdowns.
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. Last week, Pickens faced the Packers. He caught 8 catches, 134 yards and 2 touchdowns.
3. Jakobi Meyers - WR (LV)
Jakobi Meyers is up against the Colts this week. He is projected for 11.8 catches, 117.9 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Against the Bears last week, Meyers caught 4 catches, 30 yards and zero touchdowns.
4. Tetairoa McMillan - WR (CAR)
Last week, Tetairoa McMillan faced the Patriots. He caught 4 catches, 62 yards and zero touchdowns. He faces the Miami Dolphins this week. We're projecting him for 12.0 catches, 106.6 yards and 0.4 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. 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)
Deebo Samuel Sr. is against the Chargers this week and is projected for 9.7 catches, 101.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. Samuel Sr. played against the Atlanta Falcons last week. 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. We're projecting him for 7.8 catches, 109.0 yards and 0.7 touchdowns. Against the Seahawks last week, Harrison Jr. caught 6 catches, 66 yards and 1 touchdown.
8. Jaxon Smith-Njigba - WR (SEA)
Jaxon Smith-Njigba faces the Buccaneers this week. We're projecting him for 10.4 catches, 95.6 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. Smith-Njigba caught 4 catches, 79 yards and zero touchdowns versus the Arizona Cardinals last week.
9. Xavier Worthy - WR (KC)
Xavier Worthy caught 5 catches, 83 yards and zero touchdowns versus the Baltimore Ravens last week. He faces the Jaguars this week. Worthy is projected for 9.9 catches, 99.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
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. Ridley played against the Houston Texans last week. He caught 2 catches, 30 yards and zero touchdowns.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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