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 is playing against the Los Angeles Rams this week. We're projecting him for 13.3 catches, 143.1 yards and 0.8 touchdowns. Aiyuk didn't play last week.
2. George Pickens - WR (DAL)
George Pickens is against the Jets this week and is projected for 10.1 catches, 135.4 yards and 0.8 touchdowns. Pickens played against the Green Bay Packers last week. He caught 8 catches, 134 yards and 2 touchdowns.
3. Jakobi Meyers - WR (JAX)
Against the 49ers last week, Jakobi Meyers caught 4 catches, 30 yards and zero touchdowns. Our system projects Jakobi Meyers for 11.8 catches, 117.9 yards and 0.6 touchdowns versus the Chiefs this week.
4. Tetairoa McMillan - WR (CAR)
Against the Patriots last week, Tetairoa McMillan caught 4 catches, 62 yards and zero touchdowns. Tetairoa McMillan is against the Dolphins this week and is projected 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. We're projecting 10.3 catches, 109.9 yards and 0.6 touchdowns for Ja'Marr Chase this week as he faces the Lions.
6. Deebo Samuel Sr. - WR (WAS)
Deebo Samuel Sr. is playing against the Los Angeles Chargers this week. He is projected for 9.7 catches, 101.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. Samuel Sr. caught 6 catches, 72 yards and 1 touchdown versus the Atlanta Falcons last week.
7. Marvin Harrison Jr. - WR (ARI)
Marvin Harrison Jr. played against the Seattle Seahawks last week. 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 played against the Arizona Cardinals last week. He caught 4 catches, 79 yards and zero touchdowns. He faces the Buccaneers this week. Our system projects him for 10.4 catches, 95.6 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
9. Xavier Worthy - WR (KC)
Xavier Worthy caught 5 catches, 83 yards and zero touchdowns versus the Baltimore Ravens last week. He is playing against the Jacksonville Jaguars this week. Worthy is projected for 9.9 catches, 99.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
10. Calvin Ridley - WR (TEN)
Calvin Ridley played against the Houston Texans last week. He caught 2 catches, 30 yards and zero touchdowns. He is playing against the Arizona Cardinals this week. Ridley is projected for 8.6 catches, 94.8 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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