2026 NFL Bye Weeks Schedule for All 32 Teams

2026 NFL Bye Weeks by Team

• Arizona Cardinals: Week 14
• Atlanta Falcons: Week 11
• Baltimore Ravens: Week 13
• Buffalo Bills: Week 7
• Carolina Panthers: Week 5
• Chicago Bears: Week 10
• Cincinnati Bengals: Week 6
• Cleveland Browns: Week 11
• Dallas Cowboys: Week 14
• Denver Broncos: Week 10
• Detroit Lions: Week 6
• Green Bay Packers: Week 11
• Houston Texans: Week 8
• Indianapolis Colts: Week 13
• Jacksonville Jaguars: Week 7
• Kansas City Chiefs: Week 5
• Las Vegas Raiders: Week 13
• Los Angeles Chargers: Week 7
• Los Angeles Rams: Week 11
• Miami Dolphins: Week 6
• Minnesota Vikings: Week 6
• New England Patriots: Week 11
• New Orleans Saints: Week 8
• New York Giants: Week 8
• New York Jets: Week 13
• Philadelphia Eagles: Week 10
• Pittsburgh Steelers: Week 9
• San Francisco 49ers: Week 8
• Seattle Seahawks: Week 11
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Week 10
• Tennessee Titans: Week 9
• Washington Commanders: Week 7

When Do 2026 NFL Bye Weeks Begin?

The first bye weeks of the 2026 season arrive in Week 5, when the Carolina Panthers and Kansas City Chiefs are off.Bye weeks continue through Week 14, although no teams have a bye in Week 12.

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When Do 2026 NFL Bye Weeks End?

The final byes are in Week 14 for the Arizona Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys.Every team is scheduled to play in Weeks 15-18.

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How Do NFL Bye Weeks Work?

Each team plays 17 games across the 18-week regular season, leaving one week without a game.That scheduled break is the team’s bye week.Bye weeks can give players time to recover and coaches an opportunity to prepare for the remainder of the season.

How Can I Watch the NFL in 2026?

NFL games air across several broadcast and cable networks throughout the season.Fans can find dates, matchups, kickoff times and TV information on the2026 NFL schedule.

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2026 NFL Bye Week FAQs

How Many Bye Weeks Does Each NFL Team Have?

Each NFL team has one

bye during the 18-week regular season.

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Are Any NFL Teams on Bye in Week 12?

No.All 32 teams are scheduled to play in Week 12 of the 2026 season.

Which Week Has the Most NFL Teams on Bye?

Week 11 has the most teams on bye in 2026.The Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Rams, New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks are all off that week.

The 2026 NFL schedule is subject to change.Check back throughout the season for updated bye-week and schedule information.