NFL bye weeks for all 32 teams detailed for 2026 season
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 3:34 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
The 2026 NFL season features a series of bye weeks spanning from Week 5 through Week 14. The schedule allows each team to rest amidst an 18-week season where players will compete in 17 games. Teams such as the Carolina Panthers and Kansas City Chiefs have their bye in Week 5, while others including the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers are scheduled for Week 11. The bye weeks are strategically planned to assist teams in maintaining player health during the extensive season.
- •Bye weeks start in Week 5 and end in Week 14.
- •Carolina Panthers and Kansas City Chiefs are first with bye in Week 5.
- •No teams are on bye during Week 12.
- •A total of 32 teams will have scheduled bye weeks.
- •Bye weeks are essential for managing player fatigue.
- 3:34 PMCBS Sports — Full list of 2026 NFL bye weeks for all 32 teams
"Here are every team's NFL bye weeks all in one place so you can plan your fantasy lineups and game days.
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