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Garrett Wilson or Tee Higgins or Jayden Reed: Who should I start in Week 5 Fantasy Football? 

Garrett Wilson, Tee Higgins and Jayden Reed all sit at different levels of their respective depth charts. However, through an odd twist of fate, all three wide receivers have a case to start this week but many managers only have one starting spot. Here's a look at each player and a recommendation for Week 5.

Is Garrett Wilson a good pick in Week 5?

Garrett Wilson at New England Patriots v New York Jets - Source: Getty
Garrett Wilson at New England Patriots v New York Jets - Source: Getty

Garrett Wilson is the starting WR for the New York Jets, but if Davante Adams ends up with the team, that could be in question. At least for this week, Wilson appears to be a solid option. According to Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer, he is projected to earn 13.9 points against the Minnesota Vikings in London.

Is Tee Higgins a good pick in Week 5?

Tee Higgins at Cincinnati Bengals v Carolina Panthers - Source: Getty
Tee Higgins at Cincinnati Bengals v Carolina Panthers - Source: Getty

This season, Tee Higgins has not been a good option in fantasy football. However, the tides might be shifting after he earned six catches for 60 yards last week. Per Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer, he is expected to have a decent game of 11.7 points.

Is Jayden Reed a good pick in Week 5?

Jayden Reed at Indianapolis Colts v Green Bay Packers - Source: Getty
Jayden Reed at Indianapolis Colts v Green Bay Packers - Source: Getty

Jayden Reed is back in the big picture after Christian Watson suffered an ankle injury in the team's loss to the Vikings last week. With Jordan Love also returning, all signs point to a big day. Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer projects 14.8 points for Reed.

Should I start Garrett Wilson or Tee Higgins or Jayden Reed in Week 5?

Wilson, Higgins and Reed all have good cases. Wilson is heading into a game with a motivated Aaron Rodgers after an offensive-related no-show against the Denver Broncos. Higgins is trending up after a big game last week. Meanwhile, Jayden Reed is seemingly back to becoming the de facto No. 1 receiver with Jordan Love.

Reed gets the nod to start in Week 5
Reed gets the nod to start in Week 5

Reed gets the nod this week. Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer also agrees, projecting 14.8 points against the struggling LA Rams secondary. While Wilson and Higgins may have productive days, Reed appears to have the stars aligning for him.

His quarterback is healthy, he is facing a struggling secondary and his biggest competition for targets, Christian Watson, will likely miss Sunday's game.

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