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What NFL teams have a bye in week 7?
For most teams, preparations are well underway ahead of big games this coming weekend, but some have more time on their hands.
Can you believe we’re already six weeks into the season? It’s been an interesting one so far, that’s for sure, and it’s unlikely to give up anytime soon. Week 7 gets going on Thursday Night Football with the Denver Broncos heading down to New Orleans to face the Saints, and closes up with two Monday games as the Buccaneers welcome the Baltimore Ravens to Tampa Bay and the Cardinals go up against the Chargers.
There is, of course, plenty in between for us to enjoy, and when I say us, that includes two sets of players and coaching staff who have a rest weekend.
The NFL teams on a bye in Week 7
It’s the Chicago Bears and the Dallas Cowboys who sit out Week 7 of the 2024 season, teams that had very contrasting results in Week 6.
The Bears won convincingly at the Jaguars 35-16, and meet the Commanders next, while the Cowboys were thumped 47-9 by the Lions and have a tasty encounter with the 49ers to look forward to in Week 8.
NFL Week 7 schedule
Here is the full schedule for Week 7:
Broncos vs Saints - Thu 10/17, 8:15 p.m. ET - Caesars Superdome
Patriots vs Jaguars - Sun 9:30 a.m. ET - Wembley Stadium (London)
Seahawks vs Falcons - Sun 1 p.m. ET - Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Titans vs Bills - Sun 1 p.m. ET - Highmark Stadium
Bengals vs Browns - Sun 1 p.m. ET - Huntington Bank Field
Texans vs Packers - Sun 1 p.m. ET - Lambeau Field
Dolphins vs Colts - Sun 1 p.m. ET - Lucas Oil Stadium
Lions vs Vikings - Sun 1 p.m. ET - U.S. Bank Stadium
Eagles vs Giants - Sun 1 p.m. ET - MetLife Stadium
Raiders vs Rams - Sun 4:05 p.m. ET - Allegiant Stadium
Panthers vs Commanders - Sun 4:05 p.m. ET - Commanders Field
Chiefs vs 49ers - Sun 4:25 p.m. ET - Levi's Stadium
Jets vs Steelers - Sun 8:20 p.m. ET - Acrisure Stadium
Ravens vs Buccaneers - Mon 10/21, 8:15 p.m. ET - Raymond James Stadium
Chargers vs Cardinals - Mon 10/21, 9 p.m. ET - State Farm Stadium
The two teams missing out on Week 7 action, both from the NFC, have a record of 4-2 (Bears) and 3-3 (Cowboys), both sitting in third place in their respective divisions. Fans will be expecting big things when their stars return to action.