text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_44 (date VARCHAR, week VARCHAR, result VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  When was the game before week 8 with a result of bye?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT date FROM table_name_44 WHERE week < 8 AND result = "bye"