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Fantasy football teams assess performance as bye weeks approach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 4:00 PM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Fantasy football teams assess performance as bye weeks approach
Summary

As the NFL enters Week 5, many fantasy football managers evaluate their teams after the first quarter of the season. Teams with strong records, like those at 4-0 or 3-1, are exploring trade opportunities while considering player injuries for upcoming weeks. With the first set of bye weeks starting on October 8, including the Chiefs and Panthers, managers need to strategize roster adjustments. The bye week structure in 2026 varies, with some weeks featuring only two teams off, termed 'Skinny Bye', while others, like Week 11, have six teams resting.

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By the Numbers
  • •First quarter of the 2026 fantasy season is complete.
  • •Bye weeks begin in Week 5 with the Chiefs and Panthers off.
  • •Teams at 4-0 historically have an 83.1% playoff probability.
  • •Analyzing opponents can reveal potential trade partners.
  • •Week 11 features six teams on bye, creating roster challenges.
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  • 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Football: What to do based on your record at the quarter mark of the season, plus a guide to navigating bye weeks
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We're at about the quarter mark of the 2026 fantasy football season, so it's time to assess our teams.

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