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2023 NFL bye weeks: Schedule for all 32 teams

Updated Dec. 18, 2023 2:47 p.m. ET

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NFL bye weeks provide valuable rest for teams amid the demanding NFL schedule. These breaks offer players a chance to recuperate, both physically and mentally, while also allowing coaches to refine their strategies. 

The placement of bye weeks is carefully orchestrated, taking into account team performance, travel logistics and television ratings. It's a delicate dance of rest and preparation, ensuring that teams can tackle the remainder of the season with renewed vigor. Check out each team’s 2023 NFL bye week below:

Upcoming Bye Weeks

Weeks 15-17

None

Past Bye Weeks

Weeks 1-4

None

Week 5

• Cleveland Browns
• Los Angeles Chargers
• Seattle Seahawks
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Week 6

• Green Bay Packers
• Pittsburgh Steelers

Week 7

• Carolina Panthers
• Cincinnati Bengals
• Dallas Cowboys
• Houston Texans
• New York Jets
• Tennessee Titans

Week 8

None

Week 9

• Denver Broncos
• Detroit Lions
• Jacksonville Jaguars
• San Francisco 49ers

Week 10

• Kansas City Chiefs
• Los Angeles Rams
• Miami Dolphins
• Philadelphia Eagles

Week 11

• Atlanta Falcons
• Indianapolis Colts
• New England Patriots
• New Orleans Saints

Week 12

None

Week 13

• Baltimore Ravens
• Buffalo Bills
• Chicago Bears
• Las Vegas Raiders
• Minnesota Vikings
• New York Giants

Week 14

• Arizona Cardinals
• Washington Commanders

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 do 2023 bye weeks start?

In 2023, NFL bye weeks begin in Week 5.

When do 2023 bye weeks end?

In 2023, NFL bye weeks end after Week 14. Weeks 15-17 do not include any team on bye.

How many bye weeks do NFL teams get?

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

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Cleveland Browns

Los Angeles Chargers

Seattle Seahawks

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Green Bay Packers

Pittsburgh Steelers

Carolina Panthers

Cincinnati Bengals

Dallas Cowboys

Houston Texans

New York Jets

Tennessee Titans

Denver Broncos

Detroit Lions

Jacksonville Jaguars

San Francisco 49ers

Kansas City Chiefs

Los Angeles Rams

Miami Dolphins

Philadelphia Eagles

Atlanta Falcons

Indianapolis Colts

New England Patriots

New Orleans Saints

Baltimore Ravens

Buffalo Bills

Chicago Bears

Las Vegas Raiders

Minnesota Vikings

New York Giants

Arizona Cardinals

Washington Commanders