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. Aiyuk is projected for 13.3 catches, 143.1 yards and 0.8 touchdowns.
2. George Pickens - WR (DAL)
We're projecting 10.1 catches, 135.4 yards and 0.8 touchdowns for George Pickens this week as he faces the Jets. Pickens caught 8 catches, 134 yards and 2 touchdowns versus the Green Bay Packers last week.
3. Jakobi Meyers - WR (JAX)
Our system projects Jakobi Meyers for 11.8 catches, 117.9 yards and 0.6 touchdowns versus the Chiefs this week. Against the 49ers last week, Meyers caught 4 catches, 30 yards and zero touchdowns.
4. Tetairoa McMillan - WR (CAR)
Tetairoa McMillan played against the New England Patriots last week. He caught 4 catches, 62 yards and zero touchdowns. He faces the Dolphins this week. McMillan is projected for 12.0 catches, 106.6 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
5. Ja'Marr Chase - WR (CIN)
Ja'Marr Chase is playing against the Detroit Lions this week. Our system projects him for 10.3 catches, 109.9 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Chase played against the Denver Broncos last week. He caught 5 catches, 23 yards and zero touchdowns.
6. Deebo Samuel Sr. - WR (WAS)
Deebo Samuel Sr. caught 6 catches, 72 yards and 1 touchdown versus the Atlanta Falcons last week. He is playing against the Los Angeles Chargers this week. Samuel Sr. is projected for 9.7 catches, 101.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
7. Marvin Harrison Jr. - WR (ARI)
Last week, Marvin Harrison Jr. faced the Seahawks. He caught 6 catches, 66 yards and 1 touchdown. Our system projects Marvin Harrison Jr. for 7.8 catches, 109.0 yards and 0.7 touchdowns versus the Titans this week.
8. Jaxon Smith-Njigba - WR (SEA)
Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught 4 catches, 79 yards and zero touchdowns versus the Arizona Cardinals last week. 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)
Xavier Worthy is against the Jaguars this week and is projected for 9.9 catches, 99.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. Worthy played against the Baltimore Ravens last week. He caught 5 catches, 83 yards and zero touchdowns.
10. Calvin Ridley - WR (TEN)
Last week, Calvin Ridley faced the Texans. He caught 2 catches, 30 yards and zero touchdowns. He is up against the Cardinals this week. Our system projects him for 8.6 catches, 94.8 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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