2025 NFL Bye Weeks: Schedule for all 32 teams

As the 2025 NFL season rolls along, several teams will take their scheduled bye weeks to rest, regroup and prepare for the final stretch of the regular season. From early breaks in Week 5 to critical late-season pauses in Week 14, these byes can play a key role in playoff pushes and player recovery. Check out the complete bye week schedule below:

2025 NFL Bye Week Schedule

Week 10

• Kansas City Chiefs
• Cincinnati Bengals
• Tennessee Titans
• Dallas Cowboys

Week 11

• Indianapolis Colts
• New Orleans Saints

Week 12

• Miami Dolphins
• Denver Broncos
• Los Angeles Chargers
• Washington Commanders

Week 13

• None

Week 14

• New York Giants
• New England Patriots
• Carolina Panthers
• San Francisco 49ers

Completed Weeks

Week 5

• Pittsburgh Steelers
• Chicago Bears
• Green Bay Packers
• Atlanta Falcons

Week 6

• Houston Texans
• Minnesota Vikings

Week 7

• Baltimore Ravens
• Buffalo Bills

Week 8

• Jacksonville Jaguars
• Las Vegas Raiders
• Detroit Lions
• Arizona Cardinals
• Seattle Seahawks
• Los Angeles Rams

Week 9

• Philadelphia Eagles
• Cleveland Browns
• New York Jets
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers

What are NFL bye weeks?

NFL bye weeks are designated weeks throughout the middle of the NFL season during which teams do not play a game.

When does the 2025 bye weeks start?

In 2025, NFL bye weeks begin in Week 5.

When does the 2025 bye weeks end?

In 2025, NFL bye weeks end after Week 14. Weeks 15-18 do not include any team on bye.

How many bye weeks do NFL teams get?

Each team receives one bye week during the 18-week regular season.