Through the first four weeks of the new campaign, the wide receiver position has been decimated by injuries, and now that bye weeks are in play, start-or-sit decisions are extra difficult. We're here to guide you in setting optimal lineups with our NFL team's updated Week 5 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2024. Let's see where key players like Tyreek Hill, Dontayvion Wicks, Jauan Jennings, Wan'Dale Robinson, and Brian Thomas Jr.
Our wide receiver fantasy football rankings for Week 5 are put together by Nick Mariano, Brandon Murchison, Andersen Pickard, and Scott Engel. In addition to our staff rankings, below you will also find a summary of the important fantasy football injury news for this week. There are always key injuries to keep track of, so be sure to check back until kickoff.
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Week 5 Wide Receiver Fantasy Football News and Injuries
- Odell Beckham Jr. Questionable To Debut In Week 5
- Davante Adams Officially Out In Week 5
- Brandin Cooks Expected To Miss Some Games
- Tank Dell Cleared To Play In Week 5
- Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson Doubtful For Week 5
- Wan'Dale Robinson Cleared To Face Seahawks
- Malik Nabers Ruled Out For Week 5
Week 5 Wide Receivers Rankings for Fantasy Football
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WR Tier |
WR Rank |
Player Name |
Pos. | Overall Rank |
1 | 1 | CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 |
1 | 2 | Nico Collins | WR | 3 |
1 | 3 | Justin Jefferson | WR | 9 |
2 | 4 | Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 10 |
2 | 5 | DK Metcalf | WR | 12 |
2 | 6 | Jayden Reed | WR | 13 |
2 | 7 | Marvin Harrison Jr. | WR | 14 |
2 | 8 | Chris Godwin | WR | 17 |
2 | 9 | Diontae Johnson | WR | 20 |
3 | 10 | Garrett Wilson | WR | 21 |
3 | 11 | Mike Evans | WR | 22 |
3 | 12 | Drake London | WR | 24 |
3 | 13 | Deebo Samuel Sr. | WR | 26 |
3 | 14 | Chris Olave | WR | 27 |
3 | 15 | Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 31 |
4 | 16 | Stefon Diggs | WR | 32 |
4 | 17 | Amari Cooper | WR | 33 |
4 | 18 | DJ Moore | WR | 34 |
4 | 19 | Terry McLaurin | WR | 36 |
4 | 20 | George Pickens | WR | 37 |
4 | 21 | Brian Thomas Jr. | WR | 40 |
5 | 22 | Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 41 |
5 | 23 | Zay Flowers | WR | 42 |
5 | 24 | Tee Higgins | WR | 43 |
5 | 25 | Xavier Worthy | WR | 44 |
5 | 26 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 45 |
5 | 27 | Michael Pittman Jr. | WR | 47 |
5 | 28 | Christian Kirk | WR | 50 |
5 | 29 | Courtland Sutton | WR | 51 |
5 | 30 | Wan'dale Robinson | WR | 53 |
5 | 31 | Tyreek Hill | WR | 54 |
6 | 32 | Josh Downs | WR | 57 |
6 | 33 | Jerry Jeudy | WR | 59 |
6 | 34 | Rashid Shaheed | WR | 61 |
6 | 35 | Keenan Allen | WR | 63 |
7 | 36 | Tank Dell | WR | 64 |
7 | 37 | Darnell Mooney | WR | 66 |
7 | 38 | Tre Tucker | WR | 67 |
8 | 39 | Xavier Legette | WR | 68 |
8 | 40 | Tyler Lockett | WR | 70 |
8 | 41 | Jakobi Meyers | WR | 71 |
8 | 42 | Jauan Jennings | WR | 72 |
8 | 43 | Tutu Atwell | WR | 74 |
8 | 44 | Jaylen Waddle | WR | 75 |
8 | 45 | Rome Odunze | WR | 76 |
8 | 46 | Jalen Tolbert | WR | 77 |
8 | 47 | Jordan Addison | WR | 78 |
8 | 48 | Jordan Whittington | WR | 79 |
8 | 49 | Allen Lazard | WR | 81 |
9 | 50 | Keon Coleman | WR | 82 |
9 | 51 | Michael Wilson | WR | 86 |
9 | 52 | Mike Williams | WR | 89 |
9 | 53 | Curtis Samuel | WR | 90 |
9 | 54 | Ray-Ray McCloud III | WR | 93 |
9 | 55 | Greg Dortch | WR | 99 |
9 | 56 | Demarcus Robinson | WR | 103 |
9 | 57 | Justin Watson | WR | 108 |
9 | 58 | Andrei Iosivas | WR | 110 |
10 | 59 | Darius Slayton | WR | 111 |
10 | 60 | Gabe Davis | WR | 113 |
10 | 61 | Rashod Bateman | WR | 114 |
10 | 62 | Demario Douglas | WR | 115 |
10 | 63 | Jalen Nailor | WR | 119 |
10 | 64 | Jonathan Mingo | WR | 123 |
10 | 65 | Ja'Lynn Polk | WR | 125 |
11 | 66 | JuJu Smith-Schuster | WR | 129 |
11 | 67 | Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | 130 |
11 | 68 | Sterling Shepard | WR | 132 |
11 | 69 | Josh Reynolds | WR | 133 |
11 | 70 | Alec Pierce | WR | 134 |
12 | 71 | Bo Melton | WR | 138 |
12 | 72 | Elijah Moore | WR | 140 |
12 | 73 | Luke McCaffrey | WR | 143 |
12 | 74 | Calvin Austin III | WR | 146 |
12 | 75 | Tyler Johnson | WR | 147 |
13 | 76 | Mack Hollins | WR | 148 |
13 | 77 | Adonai Mitchell | WR | 152 |
13 | 78 | KaVontae Turpin | WR | 153 |
13 | 79 | K.J. Osborn | WR | 157 |
13 | 80 | Jalin Hyatt | WR | 158 |
13 | 81 | Nelson Agholor | WR | 161 |
13 | 82 | Van Jefferson | WR | 162 |
13 | 83 | Dyami Brown | WR | 166 |
13 | 84 | Lil'Jordan Humphrey | WR | 168 |
13 | 85 | DJ Turner | WR | 176 |
13 | 86 | Scotty Miller | WR | 178 |
13 | 87 | Kameron Johnson | WR | 179 |
14 | 88 | Marvin Mims Jr. | WR | 181 |
14 | 89 | Mason Tipton | WR | 186 |
14 | 90 | Malik Heath | WR | 190 |
14 | 91 | Skyy Moore | WR | 191 |
14 | 92 | Cedric Tillman | WR | 193 |
15 | 93 | Odell Beckham Jr. | WR | 197 |
15 | 94 | Jalen Brooks | WR | 198 |
15 | 95 | Robert Woods | WR | 199 |
15 | 96 | Kendrick Bourne | WR | 202 |
15 | 97 | Troy Franklin | WR | 204 |
15 | 98 | Xavier Gipson | WR | 206 |
15 | 99 | Jake Bobo | WR | 207 |
16 | 100 | Marquez Valdes-Scantling | WR | 208 |
15 | 101 | Laviska Shenault Jr. | WR | 209 |
15 | 102 | Brandon Powell | WR | 212 |
15 | 103 | Ihmir Smith-Marsette | WR | 219 |
15 | 104 | Mecole Hardman Jr. | WR | 220 |
15 | 105 | Tyreik McAllister | WR | 221 |
15 | 106 | David Moore | WR | 225 |
15 | 107 | Parker Washington | WR | 240 |
15 | 108 | Braxton Berrios | WR | 244 |
15 | 109 | Trenton Irwin | WR | 246 |
15 | 110 | Cedrick Wilson Jr. | WR | 252 |
15 | 111 | Devontez Walker | WR | 254 |
15 | 112 | Chris Moore | WR | 259 |
15 | 113 | Tyquan Thornton | WR | 262 |
15 | 114 | Bub Means | WR | 268 |
15 | 115 | Jermaine Burton | WR | 280 |
15 | 116 | Nate Adkins | WR | 286 |
15 | 117 | Jalen Coker | WR | 292 |
15 | 118 | Malik Washington | WR | 293 |
15 | 119 | Kayshon Boutte | WR | 295 |
15 | 120 | Devin Duvernay | WR | 298 |
15 | 121 | KhaDarel Hodge | WR | 302 |
15 | 122 | Isaiah Hodgins | WR | 306 |
15 | 123 | Bryce Ford-Wheaton | WR | 311 |
Week 5 Wide Receiver Outlooks For Fantasy Football
Dontayvion Wicks, Green Bay Packers - Fantasy Football Outlook
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks is set to start for the team as they head west to Los Angeles and SoFi Stadium to take on the Rams in Week 5. Wicks smashed last week in the Packers' rally that fell short against the Vikings, with five receptions, 78 yards and two touchdowns.
After finishing as the overall WR3 last week, Wicks is looking for an encore and he'll have a clearer runway to do just that. Romeo Doubs (personal) and Christian Watson (ankle) are both listed as doubtful on the final injury report for the Packers, so Wicks will need to be relied upon by Jordan Love as a key component in the passing game.
With the Rams allowing the second-most receiving yards per game to outside wide receivers, this matchup is a great one for Wicks. Slot him into your fantasy lineups as a low-end WR2 with clear WR1 upside in Week 5.
- Kevin Tompkins, RotoBaller
Jauan Jennings, San Francisco 49ers - Fantasy Football Outlook
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings will try to continue his unlikely run as a fantasy difference-maker when the team squares off against the Arizona Cardinals at home on Sunday. Against New England last week, Jennings paced all 49ers receivers with three receptions on six targets for 88 yards.
It was one thing for Jennings to have a career day in Week 3 with Deebo Samuel Sr. and George Kittle absent, but it was quite the surprise to follow it up with a fantasy-useful performance with everyone healthy. Arizona's pass defense is tied for 14th in half-PPR points allowed to opposing wide receivers, which makes for a decent opportunity for San Francisco's receivers.
However, Jennings is still a dubious bet to continue producing like he has, given the talent of Samuel Sr., Kittle, and Brandon Aiyuk demanding targets. Jennings is a consensus WR4 and a risky FLEX play in Week 5.
- Brad Beltz, RotoBaller
Wan'Dale Robinson, New York Giants - Fantasy Football Outlook
New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (heel) is not listed on Friday's final injury report and has been cleared to play in Week 5 on Sunday at Lumen Field against the Seattle Seahawks. Robinson was limited in practices on Wednesday and Thursday but is fine to suit up and should be quarterback Daniel Jones' top aerial target with rookie Malik Nabers (concussion) ruled out.
Running back Devin Singletary (groin) is doubtful to play, so the Giants will be without two of their best playmakers in a tough road tilt. Expect the G-Men to have to throw plenty in this one. Because of that, Robinson feels like a lock for double-digit targets against Seattle.
The 23-year-old has already seen double-digit targets in two of his four games and had a season-high 11 receptions for a season-high 71 yards in the Week 4 loss to the division-rival Dallas Cowboys. Robinson is a solid flex play with upside for more.
- Keith Hernandez, RotoBaller
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