1979 Washington Redskins schedule
Season statistics
| Offense | Defense | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record | Playoff record | Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs | Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
| 10-6-0 | 0-0 | 4904 | 2576 | 2328 | 25 | 298 | 5146 | 2992 | 2154 | 47 | 320 |
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The Washington Redskins' forty-eighth season was in 1979, and it was the second season Jack Pardee served as the head coach of the team. The Redskins played their home games at RFK Stadium. They finished the season 10-6-0, 6-2-0 at home and 4-4-0 on the road. At the end of the season, Jack Pardee was awarded with the Coach of the Year award.
Games
| Week | Opponent | Score | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Houston Oilers | 27-29 | ||
| Week 2 | @ | Detroit Lions | 27-24 | |
| Week 3 | New York Giants | 27-0 | ||
| Week 4 | @ | St. Louis Cardinals | 17-7 | |
| Week 5 | @ | Atlanta Falcons | 16-7 | |
| Week 6 | @ | Philadelphia Eagles | 17-28 | |
| Week 7 | @ | Cleveland Browns | 13-9 | |
| Week 8 | Philadelphia Eagles | 17-7 | ||
| Week 9 | New Orleans Saints | 10-14 | ||
| Week 10 | @ | Pittsburgh Steelers | 7-38 | |
| Week 11 | St. Louis Cardinals | 30-28 | ||
| Week 12 | Dallas Cowboys | 34-20 | ||
| Week 13 | @ | New York Giants | 6-14 | |
| Week 14 | Green Bay Packers | 38-21 | ||
| Week 15 | Cincinnati Bengals | 28-14 | ||
| Week 16 | @ | Dallas Cowboys | 34-35 |
1979 Washington Redskins Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Jack Pardee Offensive Coordinator: Joe Walton Defensive Coordinator: Richard "Doc" Urich Offensive Line Coach: Ray Callahan Tight Ends Coach: John Hilton Offensive Backfield Coach: Fred O'Connor Defensive Line Coach: Richard "Doc" Urich Linebackers Coach: George Dickson Defensive Secondary Coach: Richie Petitbon Special Assistant to the Head Coach: Bob Bowser