Which teams have a bye this week? Exploring schedule for NFL Week 7

The 2024 NFL season has gotten off to an interesting start after six weeks of action. The focus will now turn toward the start of Week 7 when the Denver Broncos travel to face the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night.

On that note, here's a look at the teams that won't be in action this week, along with the full schedule for Week 7.

Which teams have a bye in Week 7 of 2024 NFL season?

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams - Source: Imagn

The Chicago Bears (4-2) and the Dallas Cowboys (3-3) are the two teams that have a bye in Week 7.

The Bears head into their bye week after winning three games on the trot. Most recently, the Caleb Williams-led Chicago beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 35-16 in Week 6.

Meanwhile, the Cowboys have struggled with their rhythm this season. Dallas has suffered a couple of crushing defeats in its six games this season, including a 47-9 loss against the Detroit Lions in Week 6. The Cowboys will want to use their bye week to regroup to get their season back on track.

Full NFL schedule for Week 7 of 2024 NFL season

Here's a look at the full schedule for NFL Week 7, which will feature 15 games.

• Broncos vs Saints - Thursday, Oct. 17, 8:15 p.m. ET - Caesars Superdome
• Patriots vs Jaguars - Sunday, Oct. 20 at 9:30 a.m. ET - Wembley Stadium (London)
• Seahawks vs Falcons - Sunday, Oct. 20 at 1 p.m. ET - Mercedes-Benz Stadium
• Titans vs Bills - Sunday, Oct. 20 at 1 p.m. ET - Highmark Stadium
• Bengals vs Browns - Sunday, Oct. 20 at 1 p.m. ET - Huntington Bank Field
• Texans vs Packers - Sunday, Oct. 20 at 1 p.m. ET - Lambeau Field
• Dolphins vs Colts - Sunday, Oct. 20 at 1 p.m. ET - Lucas Oil Stadium
• Lions vs Vikings - Sunday, Oct. 20 at 1 p.m. ET - U.S. Bank Stadium
• Eagles vs Giants - Sunday, Oct. 20 at 1 p.m. ET - MetLife Stadium
• Raiders vs Rams - Sunday, Oct. 20 at 4:05 p.m. ET - Allegiant Stadium
• Panthers vs Commanders - Sunday, Oct. 20 at 4:05 p.m. ET - Commanders Field
• Chiefs vs 49ers - Sunday, Oct. 20 at 4:25 p.m. ET - Levi's Stadium
• Jets vs Steelers - Sunday, Oct. 20 at 8:20 p.m. ET - Acrisure Stadium
• Ravens vs Buccaneers - Monday, Oct. 21 at 8:15 p.m. ET - Raymond James Stadium
• Chargers vs Cardinals - Monday, Oct. 21 at 9 p.m. ET - State Farm Stadium