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 Titans, Chargers, Eagles and Lions 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. Tyreek Hill - WR (MIA)
Our system projects Tyreek Hill for 8.9 catches, 90.4 yards and 0.5 touchdowns versus the Patriots this week. Hill played against the Tennessee Titans last week. He caught 4 catches, 23 yards and zero touchdowns.
2. Ja'Marr Chase - WR (CIN)
Ja'Marr Chase played against the Carolina Panthers last week. He caught 3 catches, 85 yards and 1 touchdown. He faces the Baltimore Ravens this week. Our system projects him for 7.9 catches, 88.6 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
3. D.K. Metcalf - WR (SEA)
D.K. Metcalf played against the Detroit Lions last week. He caught 7 catches, 104 yards and zero touchdowns. We're projecting 6.8 catches, 89.1 yards and 0.6 touchdowns for D.K. Metcalf this week as he faces the Giants.
4. Chris Godwin - WR (TB)
Against the Eagles last week, Chris Godwin caught 6 catches, 69 yards and zero touchdowns. Chris Godwin is against the Falcons this week and is projected for 7.3 catches, 80.3 yards and 0.6 touchdowns.
5. Nico Collins - WR (HOU)
Last week, Nico Collins faced the Jaguars. He caught 12 catches, 151 yards and 1 touchdown. He faces the Buffalo Bills this week. Our system projects him for 6.7 catches, 84.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
6. Justin Jefferson - WR (MIN)
We're projecting 7.3 catches, 81.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns for Justin Jefferson this week as he faces the Jets. Last week, Jefferson faced the Packers. He caught 6 catches, 85 yards and 1 touchdown.
7. CeeDee Lamb - WR (DAL)
Against the Giants last week, CeeDee Lamb caught 7 catches, 98 yards and 1 touchdown. We're projecting 7.4 catches, 79.7 yards and 0.5 touchdowns for CeeDee Lamb this week as he faces the Steelers.
8. Chris Olave - WR (NO)
Against the Falcons last week, Chris Olave caught 8 catches, 87 yards and zero touchdowns. He faces the Kansas City Chiefs this week. We're projecting him for 6.3 catches, 72.0 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
9. Jayden Reed - WR (GB)
Jayden Reed is against the Rams this week and is projected for 6.2 catches, 69.6 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. Against the Vikings last week, Reed caught 7 catches, 139 yards and 1 touchdown.
10. Brian Thomas Jr. - WR (JAX)
Brian Thomas Jr. played against the Houston Texans last week. He caught 6 catches, 86 yards and 1 touchdown. He is playing against the Indianapolis Colts this week. We're projecting him for 6.2 catches, 67.5 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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