NFL · 2026 Season · Bye Weeks

NFL Bye Weeks 2026 — Complete Schedule

Every team's bye week for the 2026 NFL season. Plan your fantasy roster in advance, find streaming replacements, and never get caught without a backup.

Bye Week Schedule by Week

Week	Teams on Bye
Week 1	Commanders	Details →
Week 2	Commanders	Details →
Week 3	Commanders	Details →
Week 4	Commanders	Details →
Week 5	Chiefs, Commanders, Panthers	Details →
Week 6	Bengals, Commanders, Dolphins, Lions, Vikings	Details →
Week 7	Bills, Chargers, Commanders, Jaguars	Details →
Week 8	49ers, Commanders, Giants, Saints, Texans	Details →
Week 9 ← Current	Commanders, Steelers, Titans	Details →
Week 10	Bears, Broncos, Buccaneers, Commanders, Eagles	Details →
Week 11	Browns, Commanders, Falcons, Packers, Patriots, Rams, Seahawks	Details →
Week 12	Commanders	Details →
Week 13	Colts, Commanders, Jets, Raiders, Ravens	Details →
Week 14	Cardinals, Commanders, Cowboys	Details →
Week 15	Commanders	Details →
Week 16	Commanders	Details →
Week 17	Commanders	Details →
Week 18	Commanders	Details →

Streaming replacements

When your starters are on bye, use our position streaming guides to find weekly fill-ins:

QB Streamers RB Streamers WR Streamers TE Streamers

Frequently Asked Questions

Which NFL teams have a bye this week?

Teams on bye in Week 9: Commanders, Steelers, Titans.

How do I handle bye weeks in fantasy football?

When your key players are on bye, you need replacement options ready. Use streaming guides to find fill-ins, check the waiver wire early in the week, and consider the bye schedule when trading. PlayCaller tracks bye weeks automatically and alerts you when rostered players are on bye.

When do NFL bye weeks happen in 2026?

NFL bye weeks in the 2026 season are spread across Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18. Each team gets one bye week during the regular season.

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