By Bart Lopez

1. Calvin Johnson (DET): All hail Megatron! Right now, Johnson is the best wide receiver in football, and it’s not even close. The guy has scored two touchdowns in every game this season, even in week two against the Chiefs when he finished with only 29 receiving yards. The Lions opponent this weekend are the Chicago Bears. The Bears defense has been awful, especially against the pass. Expect Matt Stafford and Johnson to connect for plenty of yardage and even more touchdowns. Projected fantasy points: 13.0.

2. Greg Jennings (GB): Greg Jennings had another great game last week, putting the team on his back for 103 yards receiving and a touchdown. Aaron Rodger’s favorite receiver has played well all season, so expect that to continue against the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons have struggled through four games, especially at defending the pass. The Packers offense will continue to roll, and Jennings will fill up the stat sheet. Projected fantasy points: 12.8.

3. Vincent Jackson (SD): The top receiver for the San Diego Chargers takes the third spot in the top 5. Jackson had his second-best game of the year last week, catching three passes for 108 yards and a touchdown. On Sunday he will line up against the Denver Broncos secondary. The Broncos pass defense is mediocre at best, which means Jackson should have plenty of opportunities to put points on the board. Projected fantasy points: 12.8.

4. Wes Welker (NE): I know, it’s odd to have Welker this low on the list considering what he’s done this season. Welker’s stat line after four weeks is absolutely ridiculous. He has caught 40 balls for 616 yards and five touchdowns. This weekend though he will be facing a Jets defense that is the second best in the league at defending against the pass, which probably explains him being fourth on this list. The Patriots offense is potent enough that Welker will still get plenty of balls thrown his way, and will have another great fantasy week. Projected fantasy points: 12.3.

5. Hakeem Nicks (NYG): Nicks had his best game of the year last week, catching 10 passes for 162 yards and a touchdown. Eli Manning’s favorite target is projected to have another good week against the Seattle Seahawks. Seattle is weakest against the pass, so expect Manning to be firing throughout the game, with Nicks on the end of most of those passes. Projected fantasy points: 11.8.

Not top 5, but could be: This week’s wide receiver that just missed the cut is Kansas City’s Dwayne Bowe. The Chiefs have struggled this season, but I expect them to really start breaking out of the early funk this weekend. Bowe is the best receiver on the team and is coming off his best game of the year, where he finished with 107 receiving yards and a touchdown. The Chiefs play a winless Colts team that is doing its best without Peyton Manning. I expect Kansas City to play well, and for Bowe to have a big game. Projected fantasy points: 11.6.