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