Week 5 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Vincent Jackson and 3 WRs in for Monster Games

With the emergence of point-per-reception leagues, the value of wide receivers is at an all-time high in fantasy circles. Many receivers have also started to become as consistent as running backs in fantasy terms due to the importance of the passing game. 

While receiver used to be a position that could be ignored until the middle rounds, it is now paramount to have a couple top-notch wideouts on your roster.

Here are three receivers that should have monster games this weekend.

Greg Jennings—Green Bay Packers

For Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings, the depth of Green Bay's receiving corps is both a blessing and a curse.

In one respect it is helpful, since opposing defenses can't simply key in on him, but it can also hurt his production a bit as quarterback Aaron Rodgers looks to the likes of Jordy Nelson, Donald Dirver and Jermichael Finley, too.

Luckily for Jennings, there will likely be a chance for multiple Packer receivers to have big games this weekend against the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons have really struggled against the pass this season and don't have a shutdown corner that can match up with Jennings.

The game is likely to be a shootout too, which should bode well for Jennings.

Jeremy Maclin—Philadelphia Eagles

Despite a rough 1-3 start to the season, wide receiver Jeremy Maclin has been a bright spot for the Philadelphia Eagles thus far. He leads the team in catches (26), receiving yardage (334) and receiving touchdowns (two) this season and has been quarterback Michael Vick's favorite target.

He also has a very favorable matchup against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Despite Buffalo's hot start, its defense hasn't been very strong.

The Bills have struggled to contain bigger wide receivers with great leaping ability, such as Oakland's Denarius Moore and Cincinnati's A.J. Green.

Maclin certainly fits that mold, and he will probably receive single coverage, thanks to the presence of DeSean Jackson opposite him. Because of Buffalo's issues in pass coverage and rushing the passer, Vick will likely be looking to Maclin all day long.

Vincent Jackson—San Diego Chargers

While San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers hasn't gotten off to the start many fantasy owners had hoped, his No. 1 wide receiver Vincent Jackson has been excellent.

Through four games, Jackson has just 20 catches, but he has made them count with 374 yards and four touchdowns.

The absence of injured tight end Antonio Gates seems to have helped Jackson's production quite a bit, as he is undoubtedly Rivers' go-to guy now. He should be in for another huge game in Week 5 as well against the scuffling Denver Broncos.

The Broncos allowed Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers to throw for more than 400 yards and four touchdowns last week, so San Diego's game plan will likely be to pass the ball at will.

Jackson will obviously be the main beneficiary of that strategy and should continue his fantastic early-season roll.