NFL Schedule 2026: Most Games vs. Teams Coming Off Bye

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif.
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  • The Eagles and Chargers both play four games against teams off a bye.
  • Las Vegas faces three games against teams coming off a bye week.
  • The Rams and Packers’ bye weeks are negated against one another in Week 12.

Next year, 18 of 32 NFL schedules feature games against teams coming off a bye week.

A couple teams face steep challenges from a rest standpoint. The Chargers and Eagles both play four games apiece vs. teams off a bye week, including two divisional games each.

Next on the list are the Raiders and Rams at three games each. Las Vegas plays San Francisco, Denver and Cleveland off byes, while the Rams face Green Bay, Dallas and the Chargers.

Both the Rams and Packers see their bye week negated against the other in Week 12. It’s a function of the teams meeting on Thanksgiving Eve with only 10 days between games.

Games vs. Teams Coming off a Bye Week in 2026

TeamTotal GamesOpponents
Chargers4LV, KC, HOU, NE
Eagles4CAR, IND, NYG, WAS
Raiders3SF, DEN, CLE
Rams3GB, DAL, LAC
Ravens2BUF, CIN
Packers2LAR, DET
Jets2ARI, MIA
Colts2MIN, JAX
Bengals1PIT
Browns1NO
Broncos1NYJ
Lions1TB
Jaguars1TEN
Vikings1ATL
Saints1CHI
Steelers1PHI
49ers1SEA
Buccaneers1BAL

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Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.