2009 NFL Bye Weeks
With the 2009 NFL schedule announced we are now able to see exactly what the 2009 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 fantasy football 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 2009 NFL Preseason Schedule and the 2009 ESPN Monday Night Football Schedule have also been announced.
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Below are the 2009 NFL Bye Weeks
Week 4: Bye: Atlanta, Philadelphia, Arizona, Carolina
Week 5: Bye: Chicago, Green Bay, New Orleans, San Diego
Week 6: Bye: Dallas, Indianapolis, Miami, San Francisco
Week 7: Bye: Denver, Detroit, Tennessee, Seattle, Jacksonville, Baltimore
Week 8: Bye: Cincinnati, Kansas City, New England, Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay, Washington
Week 9: Bye: Buffalo, Cleveland, Oakland, St. Louis, Minnesota, NY Jets
Week 10: Bye: NY Giants, Houston
