NFL Week 5: Wide Receivers To Start
START Michael Pittman Jr.: Those who roster Pittman in fantasy football sometimes face decisions on whether to start him or not, depending on the makeup of their team at the WR position. This week, with so many injuries and byes causing much fantasy lineup anxiety, Pittman should be a must-start for a quality statistical floor. The Raiders rank 30th in FFPG allowed to WRs.
START Jameson Williams: From a fantasy perspective, Williams' production can fluctuate, yet Jared Goff will always look to him for big-play opportunities, especially against a vulnerable defense. Cincinnati ranks 30th in the NFL in passing yards per game allowed, and the defense is spending more time being overworked without Joe Burrow running the offense. This is a good week to get Williams in your lineup for some potential upside.
START Chris Olave: In a week when fantasy leaguers must search for just satisfactory production, Olave is a good starting choice. He has registered double digits in targets in three of four games played this season. The Giants allowed the most receptions to opposing WRs after the first four weeks. You should get a healthy amount of fantasy points from Olave this week.
START Keenan Allen: His return to the Chargers has been a productive one so far. Allen is showing that he is not quite done, still operating as a frequent and reliable target for old buddy Justin Herbert. He caught TD passes in three of four games to start the season and drew seven-plus targets in three of four games to this point. You can expect good fantasy production from him against Washington's 27th-ranked pass defense.
More Week 5 Fantasy Football WR Lineup Options: Xavier Worthy is a must-start over every WR listed above. Other WRs that deserve streaming consideration include Malik Washington, Wan'Dale Robinson, Keon Coleman, Elic Ayomanor, Tre Tucker and Isaac Teslaa.