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 is up against the Jets this week. We're projecting him for 10.1 catches, 135.4 yards and 0.8 touchdowns. Pickens caught 8 catches, 134 yards and 2 touchdowns versus the Green Bay Packers last week.
3. Jakobi Meyers - WR (JAX)
Jakobi Meyers faces the Kansas City Chiefs this week. We're projecting him for 11.8 catches, 117.9 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Meyers caught 4 catches, 30 yards and zero touchdowns versus the San Francisco 49ers last week.
4. Tetairoa McMillan - WR (CAR)
Tetairoa McMillan faces the Miami Dolphins this week. He 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)
We're projecting 10.3 catches, 109.9 yards and 0.6 touchdowns for Ja'Marr Chase this week as he faces the Lions. Chase played against the Denver Broncos last week. He caught 5 catches, 23 yards and zero touchdowns.
6. Deebo Samuel Sr. - WR (WAS)
Deebo Samuel Sr. caught 6 catches, 72 yards and 1 touchdown versus the Atlanta Falcons last week. 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. is against the Titans this week and is projected for 7.8 catches, 109.0 yards and 0.7 touchdowns. Harrison Jr. played against the Seattle Seahawks last week. He caught 6 catches, 66 yards and 1 touchdown.
8. Jaxon Smith-Njigba - WR (SEA)
Our system projects Jaxon Smith-Njigba for 10.4 catches, 95.6 yards and 0.4 touchdowns versus the Buccaneers this week. Last week, Smith-Njigba faced the Cardinals. He caught 4 catches, 79 yards and zero 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. We're projecting him for 9.9 catches, 99.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
10. Calvin Ridley - WR (TEN)
Calvin Ridley caught 2 catches, 30 yards and zero touchdowns versus the Houston Texans last week. He faces the Cardinals this week. We're projecting him for 8.6 catches, 94.8 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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