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)
Against the Titans last week, Tyreek Hill caught 4 catches, 23 yards and zero touchdowns. Tyreek Hill is against the Patriots this week and is projected for 8.9 catches, 90.4 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
2. Ja'Marr Chase - WR (CIN)
Ja'Marr Chase faces the Baltimore Ravens this week. Our system projects him for 7.9 catches, 88.6 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. Chase caught 3 catches, 85 yards and 1 touchdown versus the Carolina Panthers last week.
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 Giants this week. We're projecting him for 6.8 catches, 89.1 yards and 0.6 touchdowns.
4. Chris Godwin - WR (TB)
We're projecting 7.3 catches, 80.3 yards and 0.6 touchdowns for Chris Godwin this week as he faces the Falcons. Godwin played against the Philadelphia Eagles last week. He caught 6 catches, 69 yards and zero touchdowns.
5. Nico Collins - WR (HOU)
Nico Collins played against the Jacksonville Jaguars last week. He 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)
Justin Jefferson is against the Jets this week and 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 played against the New York Giants last week. He caught 7 catches, 98 yards and 1 touchdown. CeeDee Lamb is against the Steelers this week and is projected for 7.4 catches, 79.7 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
8. Chris Olave - WR (NO)
Chris Olave is up against the Chiefs this week. Our system projects him for 6.3 catches, 72.0 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. Olave played against the Atlanta Falcons last week. He caught 8 catches, 87 yards and zero touchdowns.
9. Jayden Reed - WR (GB)
Jayden Reed faces the Rams this week. We're projecting him 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. is up against the Colts this week. Our system projects him for 6.2 catches, 67.5 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. Against the Texans last week, Thomas Jr. caught 6 catches, 86 yards and 1 touchdown.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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