Every NFL team gets one bye week a season on its schedule — a week in which it doesn’t play in a game, allowing time for players and coaches to regroup. Coaches typically use the bye week to reassess the game plan, while players use the time to rest and prepare for the next stretch of the season.
In 2025, the NFL bye weeks will occur from Week 5 through Week 14. There are no byes during Week 13. The number of teams on a bye during a given week will range from two teams (Weeks 6, 7 and 11) to as many as six teams (Week 8) this season.
Whether you are curious about your favorite team’s week off or need to know for planning for fantasy leagues, here is the 2025 bye week schedule:
BYE WEEKSWeek 5Week 6Week 7Week 8Week 9Your League, Your Rules
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Week 10Week 11Week 12Week 14