Do bye weeks contribute towards earning a Credited Season?

In the context of earning a Credited Season in professional sports, bye weeks do not contribute towards the calculation. A Credited Season typically requires a player to have participated in a set number of games during the season. Bye weeks are periods during which teams do not play games, meaning that players are not actively participating in regular-season contests.

Therefore, since a Credited Season is based on actual game participation, the absence of games during bye weeks means they are not counted toward the total needed to earn a Credited Season. This understanding is key for players looking to maximize their eligibility and benefits within league policies.