The bye-week apocalypse is upon us. Six teams—the Ravens, Rams, Dolphins, Giants, Steelers and 49ers—have a Week 8 bye, Six more take a rest in Week 9, and four apiece are off the following two weeks. That makes 20 teams, 52.5% of the league, going on bye over the next month. This is the trickiest part of the schedule for fantasy owners to navigate. Your depth will be crucial.
And yet, you’ll still need to make moves on the waiver wire, which will require you to cut players when roster depth is most tested. Knowing who you can afford to drop can make the difference between a playoff berth and an early end to your season, or a regular season championship and a third-place finish.