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 faces the Rams this week. We're projecting him 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 is up against the Jets this week. Pickens is projected for 10.1 catches, 135.4 yards and 0.8 touchdowns.
3. Jakobi Meyers - WR (JAX)
Jakobi Meyers is against the Chiefs this week and is projected for 11.8 catches, 117.9 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Meyers caught 4 catches, 30 yards and zero touchdowns versus the San Francisco 49ers last week.
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)
Last week, Ja'Marr Chase faced the Broncos. He caught 5 catches, 23 yards and zero touchdowns. He faces the Detroit Lions this week. We're projecting him for 10.3 catches, 109.9 yards and 0.6 touchdowns.
6. Deebo Samuel Sr. - WR (WAS)
Against the Falcons last week, Deebo Samuel Sr. caught 6 catches, 72 yards and 1 touchdown. Our system projects Deebo Samuel Sr. for 9.7 catches, 101.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns versus the Chargers 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. Against the Seahawks last week, Harrison Jr. caught 6 catches, 66 yards and 1 touchdown.
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)
Xavier Worthy played against the Baltimore Ravens last week. He caught 5 catches, 83 yards and zero touchdowns. He is playing against the Jacksonville Jaguars this week. Our system projects him for 9.9 catches, 99.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
10. Calvin Ridley - WR (TEN)
Calvin Ridley faces 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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