Washington Redskins 1979: A Game-by-Game Guide

Relive the Washington Redskins' memorable 1979 season with this guide that explores the entire year game by game, from the Week 1 thriller with the powerful Oilers through the futile fight for a playoff spot, as told in the newspaper accounts of the day.

The 1979 season turned out to be one of the most frustrating in Redskins history. Washington was on the verge of winning the NFC East at Dallas in Week 16 only to lose in the final seconds and then, when the Cardinals laid down like dogs in Chicago, the Skins were denied even a wild-card berth. Still, there were many highlights along the way, including exciting wins over the Lions and Cardinals, a huge comeback against the Packers and impressive triumphs at RFK Stadium over the Eagles and Cowboys.

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 Jack Pardee's crew from start to finish as it came oh-so-close to a return to the postseason.

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