NFL FOOTBALL - 2008 NFL Season Bye Weeks

2008 NFL Season Schedule

With the 2008 NFL schedule announced we are now able to see exactly what the 2008 NFL Bye Weeks will be. Each NFL team plays 16 games out of 17 weeks in the NFL schedule. The game that they don't play is called their bye week, or "Open Date". It is important in fantasy football to make sure that your starters and backups do not have the same bye week since one of the primary reasons for drafting backup players to have coverage during the bye week of your starter. This list and analysis should serve as a useful guide during your draft, as being aware of who is off in the same week could help you avoid a hole in your lineup at some point during the season. It can also assist you in making a decision between two similar players who you might be drafting as a reserve.

The 2008 NFL Preseason Schedule and the 2008 ESPN Monday Night Football Schedule have also been announced, check back on WagerOnFootball.com for all of this years 2008-2009 NFL Scheduling Information. It's getting closer to the NFL schedule, can you feel it? NFL Bye Weeks help cure the NFL’s injury problem, create more revenue and more competitive balance. How about it, owners?

Below are the 2008 NFL Bye Weeks - Also be sure to check out the Full 2008 NFL Schedule.

Week 4: Giants, Lions, Seahawks, Patriots, Colts, Dolphins

Week 5: Rams, Jets, Browns, Raiders

Week 6: Bills, Steelers, Titans, Chiefs

Week 7: Eagles, Falcons, Cardinals, Jaguars

Week 8: Bears, Packers, Vikings, Bengals, Texans, Broncos

Week 9: Panthers, Saints, 49ers, Chargers

Week 10: Cowboys, Redskins, Buccaneers, Ravens