With the early part of the 2026 NFL schedule behind us, fantasy managers have to start planning for those dreaded bye weeks.
While bye weeks are a built-in opportunity for teams to get a breather during a grueling season, they also present some tough lineup choices for fantasy managers. It’s time to start thinking ahead.
Check out each NFL team’s 2026 bye week below. Be sure to check the Rotoworld player news feed for timely updates and expert analysis to navigate the coming weeks of the NFL calendar.
2026 NFL Bye Weeks
Week 5:
- Carolina Panthers
- Kansas City Chiefs
Week 6:
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Detroit Lions
- Miami Dolphins
- Minnesota Vikings
Week 7:
- Buffalo Bills
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Washington Commanders
Week 8:
- Houston Texans
- New Orleans Saints
- New York Giants
- San Francisco 49ers
Week 9:
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Tennessee Titans
Week 10:
- Chicago Bears
- Denver Broncos
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 11:
- Atlanta Falcons
- Cleveland Browns
- Green Bay Packers
- Los Angeles Rams
- New England Patriots
- Seattle Seahawks
Week 13:
- Baltimore Ravens
- Indianapolis Colts
- Las Vegas Raiders
- New York Jets
Week 14:
- Arizona Cardinals
- Dallas Cowboys
How many bye weeks do NFL teams get in a season?
Each NFL team gets one bye week during the 18-week 2026 season.
When do bye weeks start this season?
For the 2026 NFL season, bye weeks begin in Week 5 (starting Thursday October 8).
When do bye weeks end this season?
For the 2026 NFL season, bye weeks end with Week 14. There are no bye weeks down the stretch of the season from Weeks 15-18.
Why are there no byes during Week 12?
All NFL 32 teams will be active in Week 12, which coincides with Thanksgiving week. There will be one game on Thanksgiving Eve (Wednesday, November 25) and three games on Thanksgiving Day (including the Chiefs and Bills on NBC/Peacock), one game on Friday November 27, 10 games on Sunday November 29, and one game on Monday November 30.