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