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)
Against the Packers last week, George Pickens caught 8 catches, 134 yards and 2 touchdowns. George Pickens is against the Jets this week and is projected for 10.1 catches, 135.4 yards and 0.8 touchdowns.
3. Jakobi Meyers - WR (LV)
Jakobi Meyers faces the Indianapolis Colts this week. Our system projects him for 11.8 catches, 117.9 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Meyers caught 4 catches, 30 yards and zero touchdowns versus the Chicago Bears last week.
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 played against the New England Patriots last week. He caught 4 catches, 62 yards and zero touchdowns.
5. Ja'Marr Chase - WR (CIN)
Ja'Marr Chase is up against the Lions this week. Our system projects him for 10.3 catches, 109.9 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Chase played against the Denver Broncos last week. He caught 5 catches, 23 yards and zero touchdowns.
6. Deebo Samuel Sr. - WR (WAS)
Against the Falcons last week, Deebo Samuel Sr. caught 6 catches, 72 yards and 1 touchdown. Our system projects Deebo Samuel Sr. for 9.7 catches, 101.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns versus the Chargers this week.
7. Marvin Harrison Jr. - WR (ARI)
Marvin Harrison Jr. is against the Titans this week and is projected for 7.8 catches, 109.0 yards and 0.7 touchdowns. Against the Seahawks last week, Harrison Jr. caught 6 catches, 66 yards and 1 touchdown.
8. Jaxon Smith-Njigba - WR (SEA)
Last week, Jaxon Smith-Njigba faced the Cardinals. He caught 4 catches, 79 yards and zero touchdowns. He is up against the Buccaneers this week. Smith-Njigba is projected for 10.4 catches, 95.6 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
9. Xavier Worthy - WR (KC)
Xavier Worthy played against the Baltimore Ravens last week. He caught 5 catches, 83 yards and zero touchdowns. He faces the Jaguars this week. Worthy is projected for 9.9 catches, 99.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
10. Calvin Ridley - WR (TEN)
Calvin Ridley faces the Cardinals this week. We're projecting him for 8.6 catches, 94.8 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. Last week, Ridley faced the Texans. He caught 2 catches, 30 yards and zero touchdowns.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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