Week 5 PPR Rankings: WR

Matt Lutovsky

Week 5 PPR Rankings: WR image

Our Week 5 PPR rankings for WRs are loaded, and that's even with the Bears and Bucs on bye and injuries to T.Y. Hilton, Sammy Watkins, Randall Cobb, and Will Fuller. Fortunately for PPR owners, only Mike Evans and Hilton are really "high-catch" guys out of that group (despite both having reputations as "big-play guys"), so there are still plenty of potential waiver-wire sleepers if you're having trouble with some fantasy start-sit decisions. Of course, the most notable news at wide receiver this week, especially in point-per-reception leagues, is that Julian Edelman is back.

How this will affect the rest of New England's wide receivers remains to be seen, but that's been a big mystery anyway, so at least there's something bankable there now. There's also some intrigue in Green Bay, where Randall Cobb (hamstring) and Geronimo Allison (concussion) could both be out. That opens the door for Marquez Valdes-Scantling, but you can't possibly play him...right?

Week 5 Standard Rankings:
Quarterback | Running Back | Wide ReceiverTight End | D/ST | Kicker

Perhaps the biggest PPR sleeper of the week is Keke Coutee. He racked up 11 catches on 15 targets last week (albeit in an overtime game). Currently, we have Will Fuller (hamstring) ranked and Coutee relatively low (he's done nothing when Fuller has been healthy), but if Fuller is expected to sit out, look for Coutee to shoot up the rankings. 

A similar opportunity is there for the taking in Indianapolis, where Chester Rogers (eight catches, 11 targets last week) and Ryan Grant (five catches, seven targets) both are on the radar with Hilton out. Obviously, Rogers seemingly has more upside based on what we saw last week, but Grant could also rack up short catches. Both are worth considerations as WR3s.

Reminder: Check back for updates during the week. And for more analysis on each player, check out our standard WR rankings for Week 5. Also, give a listen to our Week 5 preview podcast.

WEEK 5 PPR RANKINGS: Running back | Tight end

Week 5 PPR Rankings: WRs

These rankings are for full-point PPR leagues

1 Antonio Brown, Steelers vs. Falcons
2 Julio Jones, Falcons @ Steelers
3 Michael Thomas, Saints vs. Redskins
4 Adam Thielen, Vikings @ Eagles
5 Odell Beckham Jr., Giants @ Panthers
6 Keenan Allen, Chargers vs. Raiders
7 JuJu Smith-Schuster, Steelers vs. Falcons
8 DeAndre Hopkins, Texans vs. Cowboys
9 Davante Adams, Packers @ Lions
10 A.J. Green, Bengals vs. Dolphins
11 Stefon Diggs, Vikings @ Eagles
12 Jarvis Landry, Browns vs. Ravens
  WEEK 5: RANKINGS | DFS
13 Golden Tate, Lions vs. Packers
14 Emmanuel Sanders, Broncos @ Jets
15 Cooper Kupp, Rams @ Seahawks
16 Brandin Cooks, Rams @ Seahawks
17 Amari Cooper, Raiders @ Chargers
18 Calvin Ridley, Falcons @ Steelers
19 Tyreek Hill, Chiefs vs. Jaguars
20 Alshon Jeffery, Eagles vs. Vikings
21 Corey Davis, Titans @ Bills
22 Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals @ 49ers
23 Julian Edelman, Patriots vs. Colts
24 Nelson Agholor, Eagles vs. Vikings
25 John Brown, Ravens @ Browns
26 Kenny Golladay, Lions vs. Packers
27 Robert Woods, Rams @ Seahawks
28 Devin Funchess, Panthers vs. Giants
29 Demaryius Thomas, Broncos @ Jets
30 Sterling Shepard, Giants @ Panthers
31 Jamison Crowder, Redskins @ Saints
32 Dede Westbrook, Jaguars @ Chiefs
33 Tyler Boyd, Bengals vs. Dolphins
34 Doug Baldwin, Seahawks vs. Rams
35 Michael Crabtree, Ravens @ Browns
36 Quincy Enunwa, Jets vs. Broncos
37 Chester Rogers, Colts @ Patriots
38 Josh Gordon, Patriots vs. Colts
39 Marvin Jones Jr., Lions vs. Packers
40 Keelan Cole, Jaguars @ Chiefs
41 Ryan Grant, Colts @ Patriots
42 Paul Richardson, Redskins @ Saints
43 Will Fuller, Texans vs. Cowboys
44 Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Packers @ Lions
45 Antonio Callaway, Browns vs. Ravens
46 Tyler Lockett, Seahawks vs. Rams
47 Pierre Garcon, 49ers vs. Cardinals
48 Mike Williams, Chargers vs. Raiders
49 Kenny Stills, Dolphins @ Bengals
50 Mohamed Sanu, Falcons @ Steelers
51 Keke Coutee, Texans vs. Cowboys
52 Willie Snead, Ravens @ Browns
53 Cole Beasley, Cowboys @ Texans
54 Jordy Nelson, Raiders @ Chargers
55 Donte Moncrief, Jaguars @ Chiefs
56 Phillip Dorsett, Patriots vs. Colts
57 Marquise Goodwin, 49ers vs. Cardinals
58 Chris Hogan, Patriots vs. Colts
59 Kelvin Benjamin, Bills vs. Titans
60 Danny Amendola, Dolphins @ Bengals
61 Albert Wilson, Dolphins @ Bengals
62 D.J. Moore, Panthers vs. Giants
63 Ryan Switzer, Steelers vs. Falcons
64 Michael Gallup, Cowboys @ Texans
65 Christian Kirk, Cardinals @ 49ers
66 Robby Anderson, Jets vs. Broncos
67 Allen Hurns, Cowboys @ Texans
68 Cameron Meredith, Saints vs. Redskins
69 Terrelle Pryor, Jets vs. Broncos
70 Tyrell Williams, Chargers vs. Raiders
71 John Ross, Bengals vs. Dolphins
72 Jakeem Grant, Dolphins @ Bengals
73 Aldrick Robinson, Vikings @ Eagles
74 Brandon Marshall, Seahawks vs. Rams

Matt Lutovsky

Matt Lutovsky Photo

Matt Lutovsky has been a writer and editor for The Sporting News since 2007, primarily writing about fantasy sports, betting, and gaming.