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