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Week 5 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings for Half-PPR: Mike Evans, Garrett Wilson, Tyreek Hill, Xavier Worthy, Diontae Johnson, Dontayvion Wicks

Zay Flowers - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

RotoBaller's Week 5 fantasy football wide receiver (WR) rankings for half-PPR and 2024. Win more with our WR fantasy football rankings for Week 5 lineups.

With the Philadelphia Eagles, Tennessee Titans, Los Angeles Chargers, and Detroit Lions out of action this week, many fantasy managers will need to dive deeper into the wide receiver position to find viable starters and flex options. Our Week 5 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2024 are here to help you make those tough start/sit decisions.

Ahead of Week 5, let's take a look at where WRs like Mike Evans, Garrett Wilson, Xavier Worthy, Diontae Johnson, Dontayvion Wicks, and more stand in our Week 5 rankings.

Our half-PPR fantasy football WR rankings for Week 5 are assembled by Nick Mariano. In addition to our staff rankings, below you will find a summary of the recent important fantasy football injury news. There are always critical injuries to track, so check back until kickoff.

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Week 5 Wide Receiver Fantasy Football News and Injuries

 

Week 5 Wide Receiver Rankings for Fantasy Football

Bookmark our weekly PPR rankings, Half-PPR rankings, Standard rankings.

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Tier
WR
Rank
Player
Name
Overall
Rank
1 1 Nico Collins 4
1 2 CeeDee Lamb 10
1 3 Justin Jefferson 11
2 4 Ja'Marr Chase 13
2 5 Malik Nabers 15
2 6 DK Metcalf 16
2 7 Mike Evans 18
2 8 Marvin Harrison Jr. 25
2 9 Drake London 26
3 10 Chris Godwin 27
3 11 Jayden Reed 28
3 12 Chris Olave 29
3 13 Garrett Wilson 31
3 14 Amari Cooper 32
3 15 DJ Moore 34
4 16 Deebo Samuel Sr. 35
4 17 Stefon Diggs 36
4 18 Brandon Aiyuk 37
4 19 Diontae Johnson 38
4 20 Zay Flowers 40
4 21 Terry McLaurin 42
5 22 George Pickens 43
5 23 Michael Pittman Jr. 44
5 24 Xavier Worthy 45
5 25 Brian Thomas Jr. 50
5 26 Tyreek Hill 51
5 27 Rashid Shaheed 52
5 28 Tee Higgins 53
5 29 Dontayvion Wicks 54
5 30 Khalil Shakir 57
5 31 Christian Kirk 58
6 32 Jaxon Smith-Njigba 60
6 33 Darnell Mooney 61
6 34 Courtland Sutton 62
6 35 Jerry Jeudy 63
7 36 Wan'Dale Robinson 64
7 37 Keenan Allen 67
7 38 Tank Dell 68
8 39 Romeo Doubs 69
8 40 Rome Odunze 73
8 41 Josh Downs 74
8 42 Jauan Jennings 75
8 43 Jordan Addison 76
8 44 Tyler Lockett 82
8 45 Jaylen Waddle 83
8 46 Jakobi Meyers 84
8 47 Xavier Legette 85
8 48 Tre Tucker 86
8 49 Allen Lazard 87
9 50 Michael Wilson 88
9 51 Tutu Atwell 89
9 52 Brandin Cooks 92
9 53 Mike Williams 95
9 54 Demarcus Robinson 97
9 55 Ray-Ray McCloud III 99
9 56 Greg Dortch 100
9 57 Keon Coleman 103
9 58 Andrei Iosivas 107
10 59 Ja'Lynn Polk 112
10 60 Josh Reynolds 114
10 61 Jalen Tolbert 121
10 62 Gabe Davis 125
10 63 Jordan Whittington 127
10 64 Demario Douglas 129
10 65 Alec Pierce 131
11 66 Rashod Bateman 132
11 67 Justin Watson 142
11 68 Jalen Nailor 143
11 69 Jonathan Mingo 144
11 70 Olamide Zaccheaus 146
12 71 Elijah Moore 147
12 72 Noah Brown 148
12 73 Luke McCaffrey 150
12 74 Jalen McMillan 152
12 75 Calvin Austin III 153
13 76 Curtis Samuel 154
13 77 Darius Slayton 155
13 78 Adonai Mitchell 156
13 79 Tyler Johnson 157
13 80 Dyami Brown 159
13 81 Sterling Shepard 163
13 82 Skyy Moore 164
13 83 Scotty Miller 166
13 84 Robert Woods 167
13 85 Nelson Agholor 169
13 86 Marvin Mims Jr. 172
13 87 DJ Turner 173
14 88 Bo Melton 176
14 89 Mason Tipton 177
14 90 Cedric Tillman 180
14 91 Marquez Valdes-Scantling 181
14 92 Mack Hollins 185
15 93 Lil'Jordan Humphrey 187
15 94 Laviska Shenault Jr. 193
15 95 KaVontae Turpin 194
15 96 K.J. Osborn 196
15 97 JuJu Smith-Schuster 197
15 98 Mecole Hardman Jr. 200
15 99 David Moore 202
15 100 Jake Bobo 204
15 101 Cedrick Wilson Jr. 207
15 102 Tyreik McAllister 208
15 103 Devontez Walker 211
15 104 Chris Moore 213
15 105 Bub Means 215
15 106 Braxton Berrios 216
15 107 Jalen Coker 217
15 108 Malik Washington 218
15 109 Malik Heath 219
15 110 Devin Duvernay 221
15 111 KhaDarel Hodge 225


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REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Alex Lyon

Likely to Start Game 6 Against Canadiens
Owen Power

Available Saturday
Isaac TeSlaa

Can Isaac TeSlaa Carve Out a Larger Role in Detroit Going Forward?
Troy Franklin

Facing Uphill Battle for Playing Time in Denver
Trevor Lawrence

Should Trevor Lawrence Be Valued as a Dynasty QB1?
Courtland Sutton

in Line for Reduced Role in Denver?
KC Concepcion

Can KC Concepcion Immediately Assume the WR1 Role in Cleveland?
George Pickens

' Dynasty Outlook Clouded by Uncertain Future in Dallas
Trevor Story

Hits the Injured List With Groin Injury
Brandon Aiyuk

a Huge Question Mark for Dynasty Managers
Deebo Samuel Sr.

Now Only a Gadget Player/Kick Returner?
Elic Ayomanor

Offseason Additions Hurt Elic Ayomanor's Dynasty Outlook
Tyler Warren

a Clear Top-Five Dynasty Tight End
Jonathon Brooks

a Dynasty RB to Target Despite Injury History?
Blake Snell

Likely to Need Elbow Surgery
Tyler Allgeier

Currently in a Dynasty Buy Window Amid Rollercoaster Offseason
A.J. Brown

Timing Becoming Key to Acquiring A.J. Brown in Dynasty
Quentin Johnston

Is Quentin Johnston on the Verge of a Dynasty Breakout?
Jahmyr Gibbs

Is Jahmyr Gibbs the Dynasty RB1?
Isaiah Likely

The Long-Called-For Isaiah Likely Breakout Could Finally Arrive in 2026
Duncan Robinson

Nets 14 Points With Four Triples
Cade Cunningham

Contributes 21 Points in Game 6 Win
Jalen Duren

Bounces Back With Double-Double
Anthony Edwards

Finishes Season-Ending Loss With 24 Points
Victor Wembanyama

Tallies 19 Points in Friday's Win
De'Aaron Fox

Highly Effective in Blowout Win
Stephon Castle

Shines in Series-Clincher
Kyle Schwarber

on a Heater, Hits Two More Homers to Take Major-League Lead
Clay Holmes

Suffers Fractured Fibula on Friday Night
Blake Snell

Heads to 15-Day Injured List
Austin Reaves

Could Command $40M Per Year With New Contract
Jalen Duren

Available to Finish Game 6
Yanic Konan Niederhauser

Not Expected to Be Ready for Start of Next Season
Jalen Williams

Declares Himself Healthy for Conference Finals
Terrence Shannon Jr.

Will Play Friday Night
Kevin Huerter

is Available for Game 6
Duncan Robinson

is Returning for Game 6
Caris LeVert

is Cleared for Game 6 on Friday
OG Anunoby

Practices in Full on Friday
Terrence Shannon Jr.

is Tagged as Questionable for Friday
Blake Snell

Scratched From Start on Friday for Undisclosed Reasons
Luther Burden III

Does Luther Burden III Have WR1 Dynasty Upside in Chicago?
MarShawn Lloyd

Can MarShawn Lloyd Emerge as a Top Dynasty Handcuff Option?
Emanuel Wilson

Can Emanuel Wilson Carve Out a Consistent Role in Seattle?
Max Fried

Heading to Injured List With Elbow Bone Bruise
Jaylin Noel

Playing-Time Outlook in Houston Remains Unclear
Dylan Sampson

Role in Cleveland Looks Secure Heading into 2026
CFB

Julian Sayin Looking To Build Off Of Strong Debut Season
CFB

College GameDay Set for First Three Weeks
CFB

Jeremiah Smith Aiming For Ohio State Receiving Records
CFB

Keshaun Singleton Projects as Auburn's WR1
CFB

Jeremiah Cobb Impresses New Auburn Staff
CFB

Alberto Mendoza Very Likely to Start for Georgia Tech
CFB

Charles Woodson Jr. Commits to Michigan
Jordan Westburg

to Have Season-Ending Elbow Surgery
Melquizael Costa

Set For UFC Vegas 117 Main Event
Arnold Allen

A Favorite At UFC Vegas 117
Daniel Santos

Set For UFC Vegas 117 Co-Main Event
MMA

Dohoo Choi Returns At UFC Vegas 117
Juan Diaz

Set To Make His UFC Debut
Malcolm Wellmaker

Looks To Bounce Back
Christian Edwards

Set For His UFC Debut
Modestas Bukauskas

Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Tarik Skubal

Resumes Playing Catch, Ahead of Schedule?
Karl-Anthony Towns

Making an Impact as Playmaker in Playoffs
Jalen Duren

Determined to Improve
Kevin Huerter

Tagged as Questionable for Game 6 Against Cavaliers
Caris LeVert

Considered Questionable for Friday
Lane Hutson

Contributes Two Assists in Game 5 Victory
Nick Suzuki

Amasses Three Points in Crucial Victory Thursday
Juraj Slafkovsky

Dishes Out Three Assists in Game 5 Win
Carter Hart

Stops 31 Pucks in Series-Clinching Win
Pavel Dorofeyev

Enjoys Second Consecutive Multi-Goal Game
Shea Theodore

Records Two Points in Game 6 Win
Mitchell Marner

Scores Special Goal in Series-Clincher
Ryan Johnson

Takes Over as Canucks GM, Sedins Promoted to Co-Presidents
Drew Helleson

Won't Play Thursday
Radko Gudas

Unlikely to Play Thursday
Jeremy Lauzon

Remains Out Thursday
Mark Stone

Misses Third Consecutive Game
EDM

Kris Knoblauch Fired as Oilers Head Coach
CFB

Virginia Tech Lands Commitment from Four-Star QB Peter Bourque
Byron Buxton

Scratched on Thursday With Hip Soreness
Cal Raleigh

Heading to Injured List With Oblique Strain
Francisco Alvarez

has Knee Surgery, Expected to Miss Eight Weeks
Quinn Hughes

Finishes Postseason With 15 Points
Matt Boldy

Posts Two Assists in Season-Ending Loss
Scott Wedgewood

Perfect in Relief Effort
Martin Necas

Records Another Multi-Point Game
Brett Kulak

Sends Avalanche Into Conference Finals
Brayden McNabb

Suspended for One Game
Cal Raleigh

Exits With Apparent Side Injury on Wednesday Night
Juan Soto

X-Rays Come Back Negative on Juan Soto's Ankle
Jacob Misiorowski

Pulled Early With Possible Leg Injury
Juan Soto

Exits Wednesday's Game Early with Ankle Injury
Pete Fairbanks

Returns From Injured List
Christian Yelich

Out With Back Tightness on Wednesday Night
Robby Snelling

Placed on 15-Day Injured List with Elbow Sprain
Francisco Alvarez

Mets Place Francisco Alvarez on Injured List With Torn Meniscus
Max Fried

Dealing With Left Elbow Posterior Soreness
CFB

NFL Veteran Tom Moore Joins Iowa Coaching Staff
CFB

Can Cam Cook Dominate in Return to Big 12?
CFB

ACC, Big 12 Support 24-Team College Football Playoff
CFB

Anthony Colandrea Looking to Elevate Nebraska Back to National Contention
CFB

Kwazi Gilmer Set for Big Impact at Nebraska
Justin Thomas

Trending Well Ahead of PGA Championship Despite Concerning Form
J.J. Spaun

Trending Up Ahead of PGA Championship
Adam Scott

Riding Strong Form Into PGA Championship
Patrick Reed

Looking to Make Another Run at PGA Championship
PGA

Sungjae Im Looks to Build on Strong Finish at Truist Championship
Sam Burns

Must Keep Ball in Play at PGA Championship
Jordan Spieth

Looks to Complete Career Grand Slam at Aronimink
Brandt Snedeker

Not the Best Option for the PGA Championship
Rasmus Hojgaard

a Volatile Option at PGA Championship
Maverick McNealy

Seeking Better Start in Philadelphia
Harry Hall

a Boom-or-Bust Option at Aronimink
Hideki Matsuyama

Attempts to Improve Over 2025 PGA Championship
Scottie Scheffler

Looks to Defend PGA Championship at Aronimink
Nicolai Hojgaard

Wants to Keep Momentum Rolling in Philadelphia
Ben Griffin

Attempting to Bounce Back After Truist Championship
CFB

Transfer Defensive Lineman Devarrick Woods Commits to Clemson
Harris English

Will Need His Putter to Thrive at Aronimink
Akshay Bhatia

Creative Flair Could Show Itself in Philadelphia
Keegan Bradley

Knows the Aronimink Golf Club Well
Si Woo Kim

Struggles at Truist Championship
Gary Woodland

Can Continue Incredible 2026 Season at PGA Championship
Xander Schauffele

In Excellent Form Heading to PGA Championship
CFB

Isaac Brown Has All-American Upside in 2026
CFB

Nyck Harbor Heading into Breakout Year?
CFB

Notre Dame, USC in Discussions to Resume Rivalry Series
CFB

Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele Has Eyes on ACC Title
CFB

Ahmad Hardy's Gunshot Wound Not Viewed as Career-Threatening
Khamzat Chimaev

Suffers his First Loss
Sean Strickland

Recaptures Middleweight Title
Tatsuro Taira

Suffers Fifth-Round TKO Loss
Joshua Van

Defends Flyweight Title
MMA

Waldo Cortes-Acosta Drops Decision
Alexander Volkov

Wins Back-To-Back Fights
Shane Van Gisbergen

Dominates Watkins Glen for First Win of 2026
Michael McDowell

Finishes Second for Best Run of the Year At Watkins Glen
Ty Gibbs

Scores New Career-Best Finish of Third at Watkins Glen
Tyler Reddick

Continues His Strong Season With Fifth-Place Run at Watkins Glen
Austin Dillon

Earns his First Top-10 Finish of 2026 at Watkins Glen
CFB

Ahmad Hardy Sustains Gunshot Wound, in Stable Condition
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