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. We're projecting 13.3 catches, 143.1 yards and 0.8 touchdowns for Brandon Aiyuk this week as he faces the Rams.
2. George Pickens - WR (DAL)
Last week, George Pickens faced the Packers. He caught 8 catches, 134 yards and 2 touchdowns. We're projecting 10.1 catches, 135.4 yards and 0.8 touchdowns for George Pickens this week as he faces the Jets.
3. Jakobi Meyers - WR (LV)
Last week, Jakobi Meyers faced the Bears. He caught 4 catches, 30 yards and zero touchdowns. He is playing against the Indianapolis Colts this week. We're projecting him for 11.8 catches, 117.9 yards and 0.6 touchdowns.
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. Last week, McMillan faced the Patriots. He caught 4 catches, 62 yards and zero touchdowns.
5. Ja'Marr Chase - WR (CIN)
Against the Broncos last week, Ja'Marr Chase caught 5 catches, 23 yards and zero touchdowns. He is up against the Lions this week. Chase is projected for 10.3 catches, 109.9 yards and 0.6 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)
Against the Seahawks last week, Marvin Harrison Jr. caught 6 catches, 66 yards and 1 touchdown. Our system projects Marvin Harrison Jr. for 7.8 catches, 109.0 yards and 0.7 touchdowns versus the Titans this week.
8. Jaxon Smith-Njigba - WR (SEA)
Last week, Jaxon Smith-Njigba faced the Cardinals. He caught 4 catches, 79 yards and zero touchdowns. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is against the Buccaneers this week and is projected for 10.4 catches, 95.6 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
9. Xavier Worthy - WR (KC)
Xavier Worthy is against the Jaguars this week and is projected for 9.9 catches, 99.2 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. Worthy played against the Baltimore Ravens last week. He caught 5 catches, 83 yards and zero touchdowns.
10. Calvin Ridley - WR (TEN)
Last week, Calvin Ridley faced the Texans. He caught 2 catches, 30 yards and zero touchdowns. We're projecting 8.6 catches, 94.8 yards and 0.4 touchdowns for Calvin Ridley this week as he faces the Cardinals.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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