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 played against the Green Bay Packers last week. He caught 8 catches, 134 yards and 2 touchdowns. He is playing against the New York Jets this week. Our system projects him 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 played against the San Francisco 49ers last week. He caught 4 catches, 30 yards and zero touchdowns.
4. Tetairoa McMillan - WR (CAR)
Tetairoa McMillan is against the Dolphins this week and is projected for 12.0 catches, 106.6 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. McMillan played against the New England Patriots last week. He caught 4 catches, 62 yards and zero touchdowns.
5. Ja'Marr Chase - WR (CIN)
Ja'Marr Chase is playing against the Detroit Lions this week. He is projected for 10.3 catches, 109.9 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Chase caught 5 catches, 23 yards and zero touchdowns versus the Denver Broncos last week.
6. Deebo Samuel Sr. - WR (WAS)
Against the Falcons last week, Deebo Samuel Sr. caught 6 catches, 72 yards and 1 touchdown. We're projecting 9.7 catches, 101.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns for Deebo Samuel Sr. this week as he faces the Chargers.
7. Marvin Harrison Jr. - WR (ARI)
Against the Seahawks last week, Marvin Harrison Jr. 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)
Last week, Jaxon Smith-Njigba faced the Cardinals. He caught 4 catches, 79 yards and zero touchdowns. Our system projects Jaxon Smith-Njigba for 10.4 catches, 95.6 yards and 0.4 touchdowns versus the Buccaneers this week.
9. Xavier Worthy - WR (KC)
Against the Ravens last week, Xavier Worthy caught 5 catches, 83 yards and zero touchdowns. He faces 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)
We're projecting 8.6 catches, 94.8 yards and 0.4 touchdowns for Calvin Ridley this week as he faces the Cardinals. Last week, Ridley faced the Texans. He caught 2 catches, 30 yards and zero touchdowns.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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