1979 Washington Redskins season
NFL team season
The 1979 Washington Redskins season was the franchise's 48th season in the National Football League. The team improved on their 8–8 record from 1978, finishing 10–6. Although the Redskins were able to improve their record, they were eliminated from playoff contention on the final week of the season after facing the Dallas Cowboys with the NFC East title on the line. Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach led a last-minute comeback to defeat Washington 35–34 to win the division, which, combined with the Chicago Bears defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 42–6, resulted in the Redskins losing a points tiebreaker for the final wild-card slot.
The Redskins adopted new uniforms this season, retiring the gold pants in favor of separate burgundy and white pants to be worn with the white and burgundy jerseys, respectively. Smaller changes were made to the jerseys and socks as well. This uniform set would be worn for all three of the franchise's Super Bowl victories to date and were relatively unchanged until the team changed its name for the 2020 season.
Offseason
NFL draft
Undrafted free agents
Personnel
Staff
Roster
Preseason
Regular season
Schedule
Game summaries
Week 1: vs. Houston Oilers
Week 2: at Detroit Lions
Week 3: vs.
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