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)
Against the Packers last week, George Pickens caught 8 catches, 134 yards and 2 touchdowns. He faces the New York Jets this week. We're projecting him for 10.1 catches, 135.4 yards and 0.8 touchdowns.
3. Jakobi Meyers - WR (JAX)
Jakobi Meyers is playing against the Kansas City Chiefs this week. He is projected for 11.8 catches, 117.9 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Against the 49ers last week, Meyers caught 4 catches, 30 yards and zero touchdowns.
4. Tetairoa McMillan - WR (CAR)
Tetairoa McMillan faces the Dolphins this week. We're projecting him for 12.0 catches, 106.6 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. McMillan caught 4 catches, 62 yards and zero touchdowns versus the New England Patriots last week.
5. Ja'Marr Chase - WR (CIN)
Our system projects Ja'Marr Chase for 10.3 catches, 109.9 yards and 0.6 touchdowns versus the Lions this week. Last week, Chase faced the Broncos. He caught 5 catches, 23 yards and zero touchdowns.
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. Last week, Samuel Sr. faced the Falcons. He caught 6 catches, 72 yards and 1 touchdown.
7. Marvin Harrison Jr. - WR (ARI)
Last week, Marvin Harrison Jr. faced the Seahawks. He caught 6 catches, 66 yards and 1 touchdown. Marvin Harrison Jr. is against the Titans this week and is projected for 7.8 catches, 109.0 yards and 0.7 touchdowns.
8. Jaxon Smith-Njigba - WR (SEA)
Our system projects Jaxon Smith-Njigba for 10.4 catches, 95.6 yards and 0.4 touchdowns versus the Buccaneers this week. Smith-Njigba played against the Arizona Cardinals last week. He caught 4 catches, 79 yards and zero touchdowns.
9. Xavier Worthy - WR (KC)
Our system projects Xavier Worthy for 9.9 catches, 99.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns versus the Jaguars this week. Worthy caught 5 catches, 83 yards and zero touchdowns versus the Baltimore Ravens last week.
10. Calvin Ridley - WR (TEN)
Calvin Ridley played against the Houston Texans last week. He caught 2 catches, 30 yards and zero touchdowns. He faces the Cardinals this week. We're projecting him for 8.6 catches, 94.8 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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