Week 5 Wide Receiver Rankings - PPR Leagues

For some reason last week, the elites didn't make a lot of noise. Julio Jones, Odell Beckham Jr., Randall Cobb and Antonio Brown were all held to fewer than ten points in PPR leagues. Nonetheless, these are guys that will make your starting lineup regardless of a few shaky performances. But who do you put in your lineup to fill the bye weeks that you may be dealing with? Here is this week's rankings to help with your predicaments.

BYE WEEKS: Carolina Panthers, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets

The big change this week is Kaman Aiken. To all you Steve Smith Sr. owners out there he is worth a pick up. With Smith sidelined because of injury, Aiken takes over as the WR1. He had an impressive performance last week during Smith's absence (5 receptions, 77 yards, 1 TD) and looks to capitalize as one of Joe Flacco's top option in the air. Aiken has a pretty low ceiling, but his temporary stint as the No. 1 guy on the Ravens is reason enough to add him to your bench.

After being so low on Brandin Cooks the past couple of weeks, I've risen him up the board this week for a couple of reasons. The most obvious being his favorable matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. But also, Cooks has been targeted at least eight times in every game this season. That potential production should come with a payoff soon. With newly emerging Willie Snead taking some of the pressure of Cooks, he should find it easier to get open and live up to his expected preseason production.

Welcome back, Martavis Bryant, don't think we forgot about you. Bryant is finally eligible to return to action after serving his four game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy. Although many are skeptical about the Steelers offense with Mike Vick under center, I think Bryant can be used as a solid flex option this week. Yes, Vick hasn't tried to air it out, averaging just 4.2 yards/attempt, but Bryant can change that. He is built for the deep ball and at 6'5" he's the tallest receiver on the Pittsburgh depth chart. Vick undoubtedly has the arm strength to go long and Bryant should be the catalyst that initiates those throws. His big play potential could pay off this week against the Chargers.