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What fantasy football players have a Week 5 bye? Best starts to replace Packers, Steelers, Bears & Falcons in fantasy lineups

Bye weeks can come at fantasy football players fast. The 2025 NFL season is no exception as the first set of teams will be out of action in Week 5.

Navigating bye weeks is a part of winning fantasy strategy. Although you don't want to go overboard with an extreme roster makeover with a few players off, you still want to maximize your lineup while some regular starting options are out.

Here's what teams are idle in Week 5 and what players need to be best replaced.

What NFL teams have a Week 5 bye in 2025?

The Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago Bears, and Atlanta Falcons are the first four teams on bye this week.

By position,

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