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Best, worst wide receiver matchups for Week 5 in fantasy football

Atlanta Falcons star wideout Julio Jones has failed to score a touchdown in his first four games this season. Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images

By using our play-by-play data, we're now able to identify where each wide receiver and cornerback lines up on each play. By tracking matchups between the two positions, including potential shadow situations, we can offer the best projections, rankings and fantasy advice each week.

Down below are the receivers with the best and worst Week 5 matchups, as well as the corresponding fantasy impact.

To view the primary defenders the top three wide receivers for each team will see this weekend, be sure to check out our weekly WR vs. CB Cheat Sheet.

Advantageous matchups