MINNEAPOLIS, MN – SEPTEMBER 09: Percy Harvin #12 of the Minnesota Vikings carries the ball during the first quarter of the season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 9, 2012 at Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)
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With many of the top Wide Receivers in the NFL having a BYE week, you will notice many players having a higher ranking than they’re accustomed to. Typically Wide Receiver is the deepest position in fantasy football, but not this week. If your having any trouble looking for a possible replacement, don’t hesitate to ask on the forums.
| Rank | Wide Receiver | Points YTD | Team | Week 5 |
| 1 | Julio Jones | 40 | ATL | at WAS |
| 2 | Percy Harvin | 35 | MIN | vs TEN |
| 3 | A.J. Green | 62 | CIN | vs MIA |
| 4 | Roddy White | 59 | ATL | at WAS |
| 5 | Andre Johnson | 39 | HOU | at NYJ |
| 6 | Larry Fitzgerald | 37 | ARI | at STL |
| 7 | Victor Cruz | 51 | NYG | vs CLE |
| 8 | Brandon Marshall | 27 | CHI | at JAX |
| 9 | Demaryius Thomas | 41 | DEN | at NE |
| 10 | Jordy Nelson | 34 | GB | at IND |
| 11 | Reggie Wayne | 35 | IND | vs GB |
| 12 | Wes Welker | 36 | NE | vs DEN |
| 13 | Brandon Lloyd | 35 | NE | vs DEN |
| 14 | Marques Colston | 35 | NO | vs SD |
| 15 | Dwayne Bowe | 52 | KC | vs BAL |
| 16 | Steve Johnson | 38 | BUF | at SF |
| 17 | Steve Smith | 34 | CAR | vs SEA |
| 18 | Mike Wallace | 42 | PIT | vs PHI |
| 19 | Antonio Brown | 29 | PIT | vs PHI |
| 20 | Brian Hartline | 52 | MIA | at CIN |
| 21 | Jeremy Maclin | 25 | PHI | at PIT |
| 22 | DeSean Jackson | 40 | PHI | at PIT |
| 23 | Danny Amendola | 46 | STL | vs ARI |
| 24 | Eric Decker | 38 | DEN | at NE |
| 25 | Pierre Garcon | 25 | WAS | vs ATL |
| 26 | Torrey Smith | 53 | BAL | at KC |
| 27 | Malcom Floyd | 31 | SD | at NO |
| 28 | Michael Crabtree | 20 | SF | vs BUF |
| 29 | Anquan Boldin | 31 | BAL | at KC |
| 30 | Kenny Britt | 6 | TEN | at MIN |
| 31 | Michael Floyd | 10 | ARI | at STL |
| 32 | Mario Manningham | 22 | SF | vs BUF |
| 33 | Brandon LaFell | 27 | CAR | vs SEA |
| 34 | Alshon Jeffery | 19 | CHI | at JAX |
| 35 | Greg Little | 21 | CLE | at NYG |
| 36 | Sidney Rice | 19 | SEA | at CAR |
| 37 | Golden Tate | 23 | SEA | at CAR |
| 38 | Robert Meachem | 9 | SD | at NO |
| 39 | Lance Moore | 41 | NO | vs SD |
| 40 | Justin Blackmon | 10 | JAC | vs CHI |
| 41 | Santana Moss | 16 | WAS | vs ATL |
| 42 | Randy Moss | 15 | SF | vs BUF |
| 43 | Jon Baldwin | 15 | KC | vs BAL |
| 44 | Jeremy Kerley | 30 | NYJ | vs HOU |
| 45 | Randall Cobb | 21 | GB | at IND |
| 46 | Doug Baldwin | 2 | SEA | at CAR |
| 47 | Nate Washington | 35 | TEN | at MIN |
| 48 | Davone Bess | 30 | MIA | at CIN |
| 49 | James Jones | 37 | GB | at IND |
| 50 | Emmanuel Sanders | 12 | PIT | vs PHI |
| BYE | Calvin Johnson | 48 | DET | BYE |
| BYE | Dez Bryant | 16 | DAL | BYE |
| BYE | Vincent Jackson | 42 | TB | BYE |
| BYE | Miles Austin | 36 | DAL | BYE |
| BYE | Mike Williams | 34 | TB | BYE |
| BYE | Titus Young | 19 | DET | BYE |
| BYE | Denarius Moore | 24 | OAK | BYE |
| BYE | Darrius Heyward-Bey | 16 | OAK | BYE |
| INJ | Hakeem Nicks | 30 | NYG | vs CLE |
Week 5 News and Notes
Julio Jones- Yea, we’re that high on Julio Jones. Despite his abysmal performance in Week 4, he’s still our #1 Wide Receiver coming into Week 5. No Cornerback in the NFL takes more risks than DeAngelo Hall, and the Wide Receivers who play him typically have big games. Jones has been a bit hit or miss early in the season, but we fully expect him to settle into his breakout season sooner rather than later.
Wes Welker- The Patriots were clearly trying to cheat Welker out of a contract, starting Julian Edelman over him. With both Edelman and Aaron Hernandez injured, you can expect typical Wes Welker numbers. Continue to start Welker with confidence as he’s back to being one of the most consistent players in the game.
Brian Hartline- Have a problem with Hartline being ranked this high? Go out and catch 12 balls for 250+ yards and a touchdown, then we can talk. I expected Tannehill to struggle much more than he has so far, and until proven otherwise Hartline has to be ranked as a starting Wide Receiver.
Percy Harvin- Tennessee isn’t a team that you beat by going over the top, you beat them by throwing short passes and going for YAC(Yards after catch). With Minnesota constantly forcing the ball into Harvin’s hands, you can fully expect a big game out of him in this one by the YAC master.
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