1979 NFL Season
As originally written by Jimmy Delach:
PRESEASON
Saturday 7/28: Cowboys-Raiders (Canton, OH - Hall of Fame Game), 3:30, ABC. Frank Gifford, Fran Tarkenton, Howard Cosell
Saturday 8/11: Bears-Saints, 2:00, CBS. Gary Bender, Tom Brookshier
Sunday 8/12: Jets-Oilers, 1:30, NBC. Charlie Jones, Len Dawson
Sunday 8/12: Cowboys-Seahawks, 9:00, ABC. Frank Gifford, Fran Tarkenton, Howard Cosell
Saturday 8/18: Oilers-Cowboys, 9:00, ABC. Frank Gifford, Fran Tarkenton, Howard Cosell
Sunday 8/19: Raiders-Patriots, 1:00, CBS. Curt Gowdy, Hank Stram
Saturday 8/25: Steelers-Cowboys, 9:00, NBC. Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
WEEK 1, 1979 - NBC Doubleheader:
Saturday 9/1:
Lions-Buccaneers, 8, WJBK-Detroit, Ray Lane, Ron Kramer, Charley Neal
Sunday 9/2:
Oilers-Redskins, 1, NBC, Jim Simpson, John Brodie
Dolphins-Bills, 1, NBC, Merle Harmon, George Kunz
Giants-Eagles, 1, CBS, Curt Gowdy, Hank Stram
49ers-Vikings, 1, CBS, Vin Scully, George Allen
Falcons-Saints, 2, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Paul Hornung
Cowboys-Cardinals, 2, CBS, Gary Bender, Tom Brookshier
Packers-Bears, 2, CBS, Dick Stockton, Johnny Morris
Colts-Chiefs, 4, NBC, Jay Randolph, Paul Maguire
Bengals-Broncos, 4, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Browns-Jets, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson
Raiders-Rams, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Chargers-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Sam Nover, Mike Haffner
Monday 9/3:
Steelers-Patriots, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
WEEK 2, 1979 - NBC Doubleheader:
Thursday 9/6:
Rams-Broncos, 8:30, ABC, Frank Gifford, Fran Tarkenton, Howard Cosell
Sunday 9/9:
Bengals-Bills, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Mike Haffner
Oilers-Steelers, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Vikings-Bears, 1, CBS, Bob Costas, Johnny Morris
Saints-Packers (Milwaukee), 1, CBS, Curt Gowdy, Hank Stram
Jets-Patriots, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson
Cardinals-Giants, 1, CBS, Gary Bender, Tom Brookshier
Redskins-Lions, 1, CBS, Frank Glieber, Sonny Jurgensen
Buccaneers-Colts, 2, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Paul Hornung
Browns-Chiefs, 4, NBC, Stu Nahan, Paul Maguire
Cowboys-49ers, 4, CBS, Vin Scully, George Allen
Raiders-Chargers, 4, NBC, Jim Simpson, John Brodie
Seahawks-Dolphins, 4, NBC, Don Criqui, Bob Trumpy
Monday 9/10:
Falcons-Eagles, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
WEEK 3, 1979 - CBS Doubleheader:
Sunday 9/16:
Colts-Browns, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Paul Maguire
Broncos-Falcons, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, John Brodie
Lions-Jets, 1, CBS, Curt Gowdy, Hank Stram
Patriots-Bengals, 1, NBC, Merle Harmon, George Kunz
Eagles-Saints, 1, CBS, Gary Bender, Sonny Jurgensen
Chiefs-Oilers, 2, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson
Dolphins-Vikings, 2, NBC, Sam Nover, Bob Trumpy
Buccaneers-Packers, 2, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Paul Hornung
Bills-Chargers, 4, NBC, Stu Nahan, Mike Lucci
Bears-Cowboys, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier, Frank Glieber
Raiders-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Marv Albert, Mike Haffner
Steelers-Cardinals, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
49ers-Rams, 4, CBS, Vin Scully, George Allen
Monday 9/17:
Giants-Redskins, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Fran Tarkenton, Howard Cosell
WEEK 4, 1979 - CBS Doubleheader:
Sunday 9/23:
Falcons-Lions, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Roman Gabriel
Colts-Steelers, 1, NBC, Sam Nover, Bob Trumpy
Packers-Vikings, 1, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Paul Hornung
Oilers-Bengals, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Paul Maguire
Jets-Bills, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, John Brodie
Chargers-Patriots, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Raiders-Chiefs, 2, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson
Redskins-Cardinals, 2, CBS, Gary Bender, Sonny Jurgensen
Bears-Dolphins, 4, CBS, Curt Gowdy, Hank Stram
Rams-Buccaneers, 4, CBS, Vin Scully, George Allen
Saints-49ers, 4, CBS, Frank Glieber, John Madden
Eagles-Giants, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Seahawks-Broncos, 4, NBC, Marv Albert, Mike Haffner
Monday 9/24:
Cowboys-Browns, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
WEEK 5, 1979 - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 9/30:
Dolphins-Jets, 1, NBC, Merle Harmon, George Kunz
Vikings-Lions, 1, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Paul Hornung
Giants-Saints, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Steelers-Eagles, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson
Redskins-Falcons, 1, CBS, Curt Gowdy, Hank Stram
Bills-Colts, 2, NBC, Marv Albert, Mike Haffner
Browns-Oilers, 2, NBC, Don Criqui, John Brodie
Buccaneers-Bears, 2, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Bengals-Cowboys, 4, NBC, Sam Nover, Bob Trumpy
Broncos-Raiders, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Chiefs-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Jay Randolph, Paul Maguire
Cardinals-Rams, 4, CBS, Gary Bender, Sonny Jurgensen
49ers-Chargers, 4, CBS, Dick Stockton, George Allen
Monday 10/1:
Patriots-Packers, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
WEEK 6, 1979 - CBS Doubleheader:
Sunday 10/7:
Bears-Bills, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Lions-Patriots, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, Roman Gabriel
Packers-Falcons, 1, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Paul Hornung
Chiefs-Bengals, 1, KCMO-Kansas City, Jack Harry, Ed Budde, Nick Monroe
Buccaneers-Giants, 1, CBS, Curt Gowdy, Hank Stram
Redskins-Eagles, 1, CBS, Gary Bender, Sonny Jurgensen
Cardinals-Oilers, 2, CBS, Frank Glieber, John Madden
Cowboys-Vikings, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Rams-Saints, 4, CBS, Vin Scully, George Allen
Jets-Colts, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson
Steelers-Browns, 4, NBC, Don Criqui, John Brodie
Chargers-Broncos, 4, NBC, Sam Nover, Bob Trumpy
Seahawks-49ers, 5, NBC, Marv Albert, Mike Haffner
Monday 10/8:
Dolphins-Raiders, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Fran Tarkenton
WEEK 7, 1979 - CBS Doubleheader:
Sunday 10/14:
Bills-Dolphins, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, John Brodie
Saints-Buccaneers, 1, CBS, Curt Gowdy, Hank Stram
Eagles-Cardinals, 1, CBS, Gary Bender, Sonny Jurgensen
Steelers-Bengals, 1, NBC, Sam Nover, Bob Trumpy
49ers-Giants, 1, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Paul Hornung
Redskins-Browns, 1, CBS, Frank Glieber, George Allen
Oilers-Colts, 2, NBC, Jay Randolph, Mike Lucci
Patriots-Bears, 2, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Falcons-Raiders, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier, John Madden
Broncos-Chiefs, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson
Lions-Packers (Milwaukee), 4, CBS, Tim Ryan, Roman Gabriel
Seahawks-Chargers, 4, NBC, Merle Harmon, George Kunz
Rams-Cowboys, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Fran Tarkenton
Monday 10/15:
Vikings-Jets, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Fran Tarkenton
WEEK 8, 1979 - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 10/21:
Colts-Bills, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Paul Maguire
Bengals-Browns, 1, NBC, Sam Nover, Bob Trumpy
Packers-Buccaneers, 1, CBS, Dick Stockton, John Madden
Dolphins-Patriots, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, John Brodie
Raiders-Jets, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson
Eagles-Redskins, 1, CBS, Vin Scully, George Allen
Bears-Vikings, 2, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Lions-Saints, 2, CBS, Gary Bender, Sonny Jurgensen
Cardinals-Cowboys, 2, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Falcons-49ers, 4, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Paul Hornung
Oilers-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Merle Harmon, George Kunz
Giants-Chiefs, 4, CBS, Curt Gowdy, Hank Stram
Chargers-Rams, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Monday 10/22:
Broncos-Steelers, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
WEEK 9, 1979 - CBS Doubleheader
Thursday 10/25:
Chargers-Raiders, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
Sunday 10/28:
Bills-Lions, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Paul Maguire
Cowboys-Steelers, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Saints-Redskins, 1, CBS, Gary Bender, Sonny Jurgensen
Jets-Oilers, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, John Brodie
Browns-Cardinals, 2, NBC, Merle Harmon, George Kunz
Patriots-Colts, 2, NBC, Sam Nover, Bob Trumpy
Buccaneers-Vikings, 2, CBS, Frank Glieber, Roman Gabriel
Bears-49ers, 4, CBS, Bob Costas, Johnny Morris
Packers-Dolphins, 4, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Paul Hornung
Chiefs-Broncos, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson
Giants-Rams, 4, CBS, Vin Scully, George Allen
Eagles-Bengals, 4, CBS, Curt Gowdy, Hank Stram
Monday 10/29:
Seahawks-Falcons, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Fran Tarkenton, Howard Cosell
WEEK 10, 1979 - CBS Doubleheader:
Sunday 11/4:
Browns-Eagles, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson
Cowboys-Giants, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Patriots-Bills, 1, NBC, Sam Nover, Bob Trumpy
Buccaneers-Falcons, 1, CBS, Frank Glieber, Paul Hornung
Redskins-Steelers, 1, CBS, Curt Gowdy, Hank Stram
Bengals-Colts, 2, NBC, Merle Harmon, George Kunz
Vikings-Cardinals, 2, CBS, Gary Bender, Sonny Jurgensen
Chargers-Chiefs, 2, NBC, Jay Randolph, Paul Maguire
Lions-Bears, 4, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Rams-Seahawks, 4, CBS, Vin Scully, George Allen
Saints-Broncos, 4, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, John Madden
Jets-Packers, 4, NBC, Don Criqui, John Brodie
49ers-Raiders, 4, CBS, Bob Costas, Roman Gabriel
Monday 11/5:
Oilers-Dolphins, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
WEEK 11, 1979 - NBC Doubleheader
Sunday 11/11:
Colts-Dolphins, 1, NBC, Sam Nover, Bob Trumpy
Bills-Jets, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Mike Haffner
Raiders-Oilers, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson
Steelers-Chiefs, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, John Brodie
Cardinals-Redskins, 1, CBS, Gary Bender, Sonny Jurgensen
Chargers-Bengals, 1, NBC, Phil Stone, Paul Maguire
Seahawks-Browns, 1, NBC, Merle Harmon, George Kunz
Buccaneers-Lions, 1, CBS, Curt Gowdy, Hank Stram
Rams-Bears, 2, CBS, Vin Scully, George Allen
Vikings-Packers (Milwaukee), 2, CBS, Frank Glieber, John Madden
49ers-Saints, 2, CBS. Lindsey Nelson, Paul Hornung
Falcons-Giants, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Patriots-Broncos, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Monday 11/12:
Eagles-Cowboys, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
WEEK 12, 1979 - NBC Doubleheader:
Sunday 11/18:
Colts-Patriots, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Paul Maguire
Cowboys-Redskins, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier, Frank Glieber
Packers-Bills, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Roman Gabriel
Dolphins-Browns, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson
Jets-Bears, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, John Brodie
Cardinals-Eagles, 1, CBS, Gary Bender, Sonny Jurgensen
Lions-Vikings, 2, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Paul Hornung
Bengals-Oilers, 4, NBC, Marv Albert, Mike Haffner
Broncos-49ers, 4, NBC, Sam Nover, Bob Trumpy
Chiefs-Raiders, 4, NBC, Merle Harmon, George Kunz
Saints-Seahawks, 4, CBS, Vin Scully, George Allen
Giants-Buccaneers, 4, CBS, Curt Gowdy, Hank Stram
Steelers-Chargers, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Monday 11/19:
Falcons-Rams, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
WEEK 13, 1979 - NBC Doubleheader:
Thursday 11/22:
Bears-Lions, 12:30, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Oilers-Cowboys, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen, Mike Adamle
Sunday 11/25:
Bills-Patriots, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Paul Maguire
Browns-Steelers, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson
Vikings-Buccaneers, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, John Madden
Saints-Falcons, 1, CBS, Frank Glieber, Roman Gabriel
Cardinals-Bengals, 1, CBS, Curt Gowdy, Hank Stram
Redskins-Giants, 1, CBS, Vin Scully, George Allen
Eagles-Packers, 2, CBS, Gary Bender, Sonny Jurgensen
Chiefs-Chargers, 4, NBC, Sam Nover, Bob Trumpy
Rams-49ers, 4, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Paul Hornung
Dolphins-Colts, 4, NBC, Don Criqui, John Brodie
Raiders-Broncos, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Monday 11/26:
Jets-Seahawks, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Fran Tarkenton, Howard Cosell
WEEK 14, 1979 - CBS Doubleheader:
Thursday 11/29:
Patriots-Dolphins, 8:30, ABC, Frank Gifford, Fran Tarkenton, Don Meredith
Sunday 12/2:
Colts-Jets, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, John Brodie
Bears-Buccaneers, 1, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Bengals-Steelers, 1, NBC, Sam Nover, Bob Trumpy
Broncos-Bills, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Mike Haffner
Lions-Eagles, 1, CBS, Gary Bender, Sonny Jurgensen
Packers-Redskins, 1, CBS, Vin Scully, George Allen
Oilers-Browns, 1, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson
49ers-Cardinals, 2, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Paul Hornung
Seahawks-Chiefs, 2, NBC, Jay Randolph, Paul Maguire
Falcons-Chargers, 4, CBS, Frank Glieber, John Madden
Vikings-Rams, 4, CBS, Curt Gowdy, Hank Stram
Giants-Cowboys, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Monday 12/3:
Raiders-Saints, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
WEEK 15, 1979 - NBC Doubleheader:
Saturday 12/8:
Cowboys-Eagles, 12:30, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier, Frank Glieber
Broncos-Seahawks, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen
Sunday 12/9:
Bears-Packers, 1, CBS, Pat Summerall, Sonny Jurgensen
Bengals-Redskins, 1, NBC, Sam Nover, Bob Trumpy
Rams-Falcons, 1, CBS, Vin Scully, George Allen
Dolphins-Lions, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Paul Maguire
Giants-Cardinals, 1, CBS, Curt Gowdy, Hank Stram
Bills-Vikings, 2, NBC, Merle Harmon, George Kunz
Chiefs-Colts, 2, NBC, Phil Stone, Mike Lucci
Browns-Raiders, 4, NBC, Don Criqui, John Brodie
Patriots-Jets, 4, NBC, Marv Albert, Mike Haffner
Chargers-Saints, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson
Buccaneers-49ers, 4, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Paul Hornung
Monday 12/10:
Steelers-Oilers, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Fran Tarkenton, Howard Cosell
WEEK 16, 1979 - CBS Doubleheader:
Saturday 12/15:
Jets-Dolphins, 12:30, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson
Packers-Lions, 4, CBS, Lindsey Nelson, Paul Hornung
Sunday 12/16:
Colts-Giants, 1, NBC, Marv Albert, Mike Haffner
Bills-Steelers, 1, NBC, Don Criqui, John Brodie
Browns-Bengals, 1, NBC, Sam Nover, Bob Trumpy
Chiefs-Buccaneers, 1, NBC, Jay Randolph, Paul Maguire
Vikings-Patriots, 1, CBS, Curt Gowdy, Hank Stram
49ers-Falcons, 1, CBS, Frank Glieber, Roman Gabriel
Cardinals-Bears, 2, CBS, Tim Ryan, Johnny Morris
Saints-Rams, 4, CBS, Vin Scully, George Allen
Eagles-Oilers, 4, CBS, Gary Bender, Sonny Jurgensen
Seahawks-Raiders, 4, NBC, Merle Harmon, George Kunz
Redskins-Cowboys, 4, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
Monday 12/17:
Broncos-Chargers, 9, ABC, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith, Howard Cosell
WILD CARD GAMES:
Sunday 12/23:
Bears-Eagles, 12:30, CBS, Vin Scully, George Allen
Broncos-Oilers, 4, NBC, Charlie Jones, Len Dawson, Mike Adamle
DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS:
Saturday 12/29:
Eagles-Buccaneers, 12:30, CBS, Curt Gowdy, Hank Stram
Oilers-Chargers, 4, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen, Mike Adamle
Sunday 12/30:
Dolphins-Steelers, 12:30, NBC, Don Criqui, John Brodie
Rams-Cowboys, 4, CBS, Vin Scully, George Allen
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS:
Sunday 1/6:
Oilers-Steelers, 1, NBC, Dick Enberg, Merlin Olsen, Mike Adamle, Sam Nover
Rams-Buccaneers, 5, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
SUPER BOWL XIV from Pasadena:
Sunday 1/20: Rams-Steelers, 6, CBS, Pat Summerall, Tom Brookshier
PRO BOWL from Honolulu:
Sunday 1/27: AFC-NFC, 4, ABC, Al Michaels, Fran Tarkenton, Howard Cosell