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 Chiefs and Panthers 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. Jaxon Smith-Njigba - WR (SEA)
Jaxon Smith-Njigba caught 5 catches, 76 yards and zero touchdowns versus the Los Angeles Chargers last week. He is playing against the San Francisco 49ers this week. Our system projects him for 7.1 catches, 98.6 yards and 0.8 touchdowns.
2. Puka Nacua - WR (LAR)
Puka Nacua played against the Philadelphia Eagles last week. He caught 9 catches, 125 yards and zero touchdowns. He faces the Bills this week. We're projecting him for 7.2 catches, 101.8 yards and 0.6 touchdowns.
3. Amon-Ra St. Brown - WR (DET)
Amon-Ra St. Brown is against the Cardinals this week and is projected for 7.5 catches, 89.5 yards and 0.8 touchdowns. Last week, St. Brown faced the Panthers. He caught 8 catches, 75 yards and zero touchdowns.
4. CeeDee Lamb - WR (DAL)
Our system projects CeeDee Lamb for 7.0 catches, 92.6 yards and 0.6 touchdowns versus the Buccaneers this week. Against the Texans last week, Lamb caught 17 catches, 189 yards and 1 touchdown.
5. Ja'Marr Chase - WR (CIN)
Last week, Ja'Marr Chase faced the Jaguars. He caught 3 catches, 27 yards and zero touchdowns. He faces the Dolphins this week. We're projecting him for 7.2 catches, 83.7 yards and 0.7 touchdowns.
6. Nico Collins - WR (HOU)
Nico Collins is playing against the Tennessee Titans this week. Our system projects him for 5.7 catches, 80.9 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Last week, Collins faced the Cowboys. He caught 7 catches, 118 yards and 2 touchdowns.
7. Drake London - WR (ATL)
Drake London caught 5 catches, 96 yards and zero touchdowns versus the New Orleans Saints last week. We're projecting 5.8 catches, 86.5 yards and 0.4 touchdowns for Drake London this week as he faces the Ravens.
8. Chris Olave - WR (NO)
Chris Olave faces the Vikings this week. Our system projects him for 6.1 catches, 81.9 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. Olave played against the Atlanta Falcons last week. He caught 8 catches, 116 yards and zero touchdowns.
9. Michael Wilson - WR (ARI)
Michael Wilson is playing against the Detroit Lions this week. He is projected for 5.8 catches, 74.8 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Wilson played against the New York Giants last week. He caught 7 catches, 95 yards and zero touchdowns.
10. Christian Watson - WR (GB)
Christian Watson caught 3 catches, 47 yards and zero touchdowns versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week. We're projecting 4.8 catches, 76.3 yards and 0.6 touchdowns for Christian Watson this week as he faces the Bears.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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