New York Jets 1979: A Game-by-Game Guide

Relive the New York Jets' memorable 1979 season with this guide that explores the entire year game by game, from the opening day overtime nail-biter against the Browns all the way through the exciting winning streak to end the campaign, as told in the newspaper accounts of the day.

The Jets were the youngest team in the league in 1979 and there were days when they played like it. But by the end of the season New York had emerged as a dangerous team and served notice that it would be a force for years to come. Along the way there were many highlights, including two victories over the division-champion Dolphins, a so-sweet revenge win over the Patriots that ruined New England's season and the big-play exploits of Wesley Walker coupled with a league-leading rushing attack.

All of the highs and lows from the exciting season are here. A full recap and box score from every game is included, so you can follow the exploits of Walt Michaels' squad from start to finish as it showed it would start the '80s as one of the NFL's teams to watch.

Whether you are a die-hard Jets fan or an NFL history buff, you will enjoy this look back at the 1979 New York Jets.