Top five fantasy football wide receivers in Week 5

As the fantasy season continues, the wide receiver leaderboards are looking just a bit different from our draft boards. 

Out of initial drafts, only one of the first five receivers drafted is in the top five in scoring. Injuries have thrown everything for a loop, but fantasy football is all about adjusting. 

Fantasy rankings are always changing depending on the week-to-week matchup. In Week 5, who are the top-five wide receivers in fantasy football?

Top 5 fantasy football wide receivers in Week 5

5. Nico Collins - Houston Texans

In a crowded wide receiver room with Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell, Collins has emerged as C.J. Stroud's top target. Collins (WR2) ranks second in targets through the first four games with 43.

Collins leads the league in receiving yards (489 yards), thanks to his 16.3 yards per catch. His target share combined with his yards per catch adds up to monster numbers each week. 

Collins faces a Bills team on Sunday that is averaging the second least amount of fantasy points to opposing receivers. Buffalo's secondary is good, but not enough to keep Collins from putting up numbers. 

4. CeeDee Lamb - Dallas Cowboys

Through four weeks, Lamb (WR11) is off to a slower start than what was expected. Currently the WR11 in PPR formats, Lamb heads into a difficult matchup against a Steelers defense that is averaging the ninth least amount of points to opposing receivers.

Lamb will see plenty of targets, there's no question about that, especially since Brandin Cooks has been ruled out for Sunday's contest. 

Lamb played well last week against the familiar Giants but now faces a tough Steelers secondary led by Minkah Fitzpatrick and Joey Porter Jr.. 

3. Marvin Harrison Jr. - Arizona Cardinals

After disappointment in Week 1, Harrison (WR13) has turned into the wide receiver he was drafted to be. Coming off his third straight game with a score, the chemistry between Harrison and Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is growing week-by-week. 

Arizona tight end Trey McBride looks to be making a return after suffering a concussion in Week 3. That may take some of the target share away from Harrison, or it could divert the attention of the defense away from the rookie out of Ohio State. 

Sunday will be a battle of high-powered division rivals, expect both teams to have multiple high-performing fantasy stars, Harrison included. 

2. Justin Jefferson - Minnesota Vikings

Jefferson has been proving he is the best receiver in the league regardless of who's throwing him the ball. Currently the WR3, Jefferson has caught a touchdown in each game played with Sam Darnold. 

Darnold has been looking Jefferson's way about seven times a game, but more importantly, he has been looking his way in the end zone. Jefferson is catching touchdowns at a rate we haven't seen from him before. 

Jefferson takes on a difficult Jets team, but the Viking's pass-heavy offense always favors well for Jefferson. 

1. Malik Nabers - New York Giants

The biggest surprise this season is that Daniel Jones is supporting the league's top-scoring receiver. Nabers has been everything and more to the New York Giants who were in desperate need of a receiver. 

Nabers ranks first in the NFL in target share (35.9%), receptions (35) and targets (52) while ranking second in receiving yards (386) and touchdowns (three). All of this production comes with Jones throwing the ball 35 times a game. 

Nabers suffered a concussion late in the Giants loss last Thursday, which keeps his availability up in the air for Week 5. If Nabers is available Sunday, expect a WR1 performance