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Which NFL teams have a bye week in Week 5?

We’re already heading into Week 5 of the NFL season, which means it’s the first week that some teams will have their bye.

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Update: Oct 2nd, 2025 11:42 EDT

The NFL season is in full swing - so much so that it’s already time for some teams to take a break. The first four weeks of the season flew by, and the first of the NFL bye weeks begins in Week 5 with four teams resting this week.

NFL teams on bye week: Week 5

This is especially important information to know if you’re in a fantasy league this year, as you’ll want to make sure to sub in for any players you have on these teams who have a bye in Week5:

Atlanta Falcons
Chicago Bears
Green Bay Packers
Pittsburgh Steelers

Here’s how each of these teams looks as they head into their Week 5 byes.

Atlanta Falcons

The Falcons are currently 2–2 and sitting in second place in the NFC South. They broke out in Week 4 with a 34–27 win over the Commanders behind solid performances from Michael Penix Jr. and Bijan Robinson. Early season inconsistencies have been a theme - both on offense and coaching - but there’s room for optimism if they can stabilize.

Chicago Bears

The Bears are at 2–2 through four games. After an 0–2 start, they’ve won back-to-back games against the Cowboys (31–14) and Raiders (25–24). Quarterback Caleb Williams is showing flashes, but the offense and defense both have work to do to rise above mediocrity. They’ll need more consistency and fewer mistakes to make a run in their division.

Here’s my top 3 things for the Bears to fix over the bye week:

Run game- 6th highest paid OL in the NFL 24th in YPG 25th in YPC.

QB pressures- 1.3 sacks per game 26th

Stop the run- 164.5 yards per game league worst. What’s your TOP 3 things to fix Chicago? #DaBears #Bears pic.twitter.com/7uV9LADkjR
— Clay Harbor (@clayharbs82) October 1, 2025

Green Bay Packers

The Packers are 2–1–1, putting them near the top of the NFC North. They started strong with wins over Detroit and Washington. Their Week 3 loss to Cleveland came via a blocked field goal on the final drive. In Week 4, they locked in a dramatic 40–40 tie with Dallas, which featured multiple lead changes and a clutch field goal to force overtime. The Packers are managing injuries, especially on the offensive line, but the offense has shown potential under Jordan Love.

Pittsburgh Steelers

The Steelers are 3–1 and currently leading the AFC North. They’ve gotten off to a strong start in 2025, improving on their back-to-back 10–7 seasons. The team is building momentum offensively and defensively, with a balanced attack and stable play. With early success, they’re in position to make a push in their division if they stay consistent.

NFL bye weeks 2025

There will be teams on a bye week from now until Week 13, which is Thanksgiving week. That week, all 32 teams will have a game. The final bye week will be in Week 14. Week 8 will be when you have to make the toughest decisions in fantasy, as six teams will have a bye that week.

Here are how the rest of the bye weeks play out in 2025:

Week 5

Atlanta Falcons
Chicago Bears
Green Bay Packers
Pittsburgh Steelers

Week 6

Houston Texans
Minnesota Vikings

Week 7

Baltimore Ravens
Buffalo Bills

Week 8

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

Week 9

Cleveland Browns
New York Jets
Philadelphia Eagles
Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Week 10

Cincinnati Bengals
Dallas Cowboys
Kansas City Chiefs
Tennessee Titans

Week 11

Indianapolis Colts
New Orleans Saints

Week 12

Denver Broncos
Los Angeles Chargers
Miami Dolphins
Washington Commanders

Week 14

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