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 is against the Ravens this week and is projected for 7.9 catches, 88.6 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. Last week, Chase faced the Panthers. He caught 3 catches, 85 yards and 1 touchdown.
3. D.K. Metcalf - WR (SEA)
Against the Lions last week, D.K. Metcalf caught 7 catches, 104 yards and zero touchdowns. Our system projects D.K. Metcalf for 6.8 catches, 89.1 yards and 0.6 touchdowns versus the Giants this week.
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. He faces the Buffalo Bills this week. Collins is projected for 6.7 catches, 84.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
6. Justin Jefferson - WR (MIN)
Justin Jefferson faces the Jets this week. He is projected for 7.3 catches, 81.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. Last week, Jefferson faced the Packers. He caught 6 catches, 85 yards and 1 touchdown.
7. CeeDee Lamb - WR (DAL)
CeeDee Lamb faces the Pittsburgh Steelers this week. Our system projects him for 7.4 catches, 79.7 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. Lamb caught 7 catches, 98 yards and 1 touchdown versus the New York Giants last week.
8. Chris Olave - WR (NO)
Chris Olave caught 8 catches, 87 yards and zero touchdowns versus the Atlanta Falcons last week. He is up against the Chiefs this week. We're projecting him for 6.3 catches, 72.0 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
9. Jayden Reed - WR (GB)
Last week, Jayden Reed faced the Vikings. He caught 7 catches, 139 yards and 1 touchdown. We're projecting 6.2 catches, 69.6 yards and 0.4 touchdowns for Jayden Reed this week as he faces the Rams.
10. Brian Thomas Jr. - WR (JAX)
Last week, Brian Thomas Jr. faced the Texans. He caught 6 catches, 86 yards and 1 touchdown. He is up against the Colts this week. Thomas Jr. is projected for 6.2 catches, 67.5 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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