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 Titans, Chargers, Eagles and Lions 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. Tyreek Hill - WR (MIA)
Tyreek Hill caught 4 catches, 23 yards and zero touchdowns versus the Tennessee Titans last week. We're projecting 8.9 catches, 90.4 yards and 0.5 touchdowns for Tyreek Hill this week as he faces the Patriots.
2. Ja'Marr Chase - WR (CIN)
Ja'Marr Chase is up against the Ravens this week. We're projecting him for 7.9 catches, 88.6 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. Against the Panthers last week, Chase caught 3 catches, 85 yards and 1 touchdown.
3. D.K. Metcalf - WR (SEA)
Against the Lions last week, D.K. Metcalf caught 7 catches, 104 yards and zero touchdowns. We're projecting 6.8 catches, 89.1 yards and 0.6 touchdowns for D.K. Metcalf this week as he faces the Giants.
4. Chris Godwin - WR (TB)
Chris Godwin faces the Falcons this week. He is projected for 7.3 catches, 80.3 yards and 0.6 touchdowns. Against the Eagles last week, Godwin caught 6 catches, 69 yards and zero touchdowns.
5. Nico Collins - WR (HOU)
Nico Collins is up against the Bills this week. He is projected for 6.7 catches, 84.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. Last week, Collins faced the Jaguars. He caught 12 catches, 151 yards and 1 touchdown.
6. Justin Jefferson - WR (MIN)
Justin Jefferson played against the Green Bay Packers last week. He caught 6 catches, 85 yards and 1 touchdown. He faces the Jets this week. Jefferson is projected for 7.3 catches, 81.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns.
7. CeeDee Lamb - WR (DAL)
Against the Giants last week, CeeDee Lamb caught 7 catches, 98 yards and 1 touchdown. We're projecting 7.4 catches, 79.7 yards and 0.5 touchdowns for CeeDee Lamb this week as he faces the Steelers.
8. Chris Olave - WR (NO)
Chris Olave is up against the Chiefs this week. We're projecting him for 6.3 catches, 72.0 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. Olave played against the Atlanta Falcons last week. He caught 8 catches, 87 yards and zero touchdowns.
9. Jayden Reed - WR (GB)
Last week, Jayden Reed faced the Vikings. He caught 7 catches, 139 yards and 1 touchdown. We're projecting 6.2 catches, 69.6 yards and 0.4 touchdowns for Jayden Reed this week as he faces the Rams.
10. Brian Thomas Jr. - WR (JAX)
Against the Texans last week, Brian Thomas Jr. caught 6 catches, 86 yards and 1 touchdown. Brian Thomas Jr. is against the Colts this week and is projected for 6.2 catches, 67.5 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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