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)
Last week, Tyreek Hill faced the Titans. 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 is playing against the Baltimore Ravens this week. We're projecting him for 7.9 catches, 88.6 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. Chase played against the Carolina Panthers last week. He caught 3 catches, 85 yards and 1 touchdown.
3. D.K. Metcalf - WR (SEA)
D.K. Metcalf caught 7 catches, 104 yards and zero touchdowns versus the Detroit Lions last week. He faces the New York Giants this week. Our system projects him for 6.8 catches, 89.1 yards and 0.6 touchdowns.
4. Chris Godwin - WR (TB)
Our system projects Chris Godwin for 7.3 catches, 80.3 yards and 0.6 touchdowns versus the Falcons this week. Against the Eagles last week, Godwin caught 6 catches, 69 yards and zero touchdowns.
5. Nico Collins - WR (HOU)
Against the Jaguars last week, Nico Collins caught 12 catches, 151 yards and 1 touchdown. Nico Collins is against the Bills this week and is projected for 6.7 catches, 84.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
6. Justin Jefferson - WR (MIN)
Last week, Justin Jefferson faced the Packers. He caught 6 catches, 85 yards and 1 touchdown. He faces the Jets this week. Jefferson is projected for 7.3 catches, 81.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
7. CeeDee Lamb - WR (DAL)
CeeDee Lamb faces the Pittsburgh Steelers this week. He is projected for 7.4 catches, 79.7 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. Lamb played against the New York Giants last week. He 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. He is playing against the Kansas City Chiefs this week. Our system projects him for 6.3 catches, 72.0 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
9. Jayden Reed - WR (GB)
Against the Vikings last week, Jayden Reed caught 7 catches, 139 yards and 1 touchdown. Our system projects Jayden Reed for 6.2 catches, 69.6 yards and 0.4 touchdowns versus the Rams this week.
10. Brian Thomas Jr. - WR (JAX)
Brian Thomas Jr. faces the Indianapolis Colts this week. Our system projects him for 6.2 catches, 67.5 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. Thomas Jr. played against the Houston Texans last week. He caught 6 catches, 86 yards and 1 touchdown.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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