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 didn't play last week. Brandon Aiyuk is against the Rams this week and is projected for 13.3 catches, 143.1 yards and 0.8 touchdowns.
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 faces the Jets this week. We're projecting him for 10.1 catches, 135.4 yards and 0.8 touchdowns.
3. Jakobi Meyers - WR (JAX)
Against the 49ers last week, Jakobi Meyers caught 4 catches, 30 yards and zero touchdowns. We're projecting 11.8 catches, 117.9 yards and 0.6 touchdowns for Jakobi Meyers this week as he faces the Chiefs.
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 caught 4 catches, 62 yards and zero touchdowns versus the New England Patriots last week.
5. Ja'Marr Chase - WR (CIN)
Ja'Marr Chase played against the Denver Broncos last week. He caught 5 catches, 23 yards and zero touchdowns. Our system projects Ja'Marr Chase for 10.3 catches, 109.9 yards and 0.6 touchdowns versus the Lions this week.
6. Deebo Samuel Sr. - WR (WAS)
Last week, Deebo Samuel Sr. faced the Falcons. He caught 6 catches, 72 yards and 1 touchdown. Deebo Samuel Sr. is against the Chargers this week and is projected for 9.7 catches, 101.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
7. Marvin Harrison Jr. - WR (ARI)
Marvin Harrison Jr. faces the Titans this week. We're projecting him for 7.8 catches, 109.0 yards and 0.7 touchdowns. Last week, Harrison Jr. faced the Seahawks. He caught 6 catches, 66 yards and 1 touchdown.
8. Jaxon Smith-Njigba - WR (SEA)
Jaxon Smith-Njigba played against the Arizona Cardinals last week. He caught 4 catches, 79 yards and zero touchdowns. He faces the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week. We're projecting him for 10.4 catches, 95.6 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
9. Xavier Worthy - WR (KC)
Xavier Worthy is up against the Jaguars this week. We're projecting him for 9.9 catches, 99.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. Worthy played against the Baltimore Ravens last week. He caught 5 catches, 83 yards and zero touchdowns.
10. Calvin Ridley - WR (TEN)
Calvin Ridley caught 2 catches, 30 yards and zero touchdowns versus the Houston Texans last week. Calvin Ridley is against the Cardinals this week and is projected for 8.6 catches, 94.8 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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