The 2026 NFL season includes bye weeks from Week 5 through Week 14, giving each team one week off during the 18-week regular season. There are no byes in Weeks 1-4, Week 12 or Weeks 15-18. Check out the complete 2026 NFL bye-week schedule below.
2026 NFL Bye Week ScheduleWeek 5Carolina PanthersKansas City ChiefsWeek 6Cincinnati BengalsDetroit LionsMiami DolphinsMinnesota VikingsWeek 7Buffalo BillsJacksonville JaguarsLos Angeles ChargersWashington CommandersWeek 8Houston TexansNew Orleans SaintsNew York GiantsSan Francisco 49ersWeek 9Pittsburgh SteelersTennessee TitansWeek 10Chicago BearsDenver BroncosPhiladelphia EaglesTampa Bay BuccaneersWeek 11Atlanta FalconsCleveland BrownsGreen Bay PackersLos Angeles RamsNew England PatriotsSeattle SeahawksWeek 12
No teams are on bye.
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2026 NFL Bye Weeks by TeamArizona Cardinals: Week 14Atlanta Falcons: Week 11Baltimore Ravens: Week 13Buffalo Bills: Week 7Carolina Panthers: Week 5Chicago Bears: Week 10Cincinnati Bengals: Week 6Cleveland Browns: Week 11Dallas Cowboys: Week 14Denver Broncos: Week 10Detroit Lions: Week 6Green Bay Packers: Week 11Houston Texans: Week 8Indianapolis Colts: Week 13Jacksonville Jaguars: Week 7Kansas City Chiefs: Week 5Las Vegas Raiders: Week 13Los Angeles Chargers: Week 7Los Angeles Rams: Week 11Miami Dolphins: Week 6Minnesota Vikings: Week 6New England Patriots: Week 11New Orleans Saints: Week 8New York Giants: Week 8New York Jets: Week 13Philadelphia Eagles: Week 10Pittsburgh Steelers: Week 9San Francisco 49ers: Week 8Seattle Seahawks: Week 11Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Week 10Tennessee Titans: Week 9Washington Commanders: Week 7When 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.
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.
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 the 2026 NFL schedule.
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2026 NFL Bye Week FAQsHow Many Bye Weeks Does Each NFL Team Have?
Each NFL team has one
bye during the 18-week regular season.
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.