1979 Washington Redskins season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 2, 1979 | Houston Oilers | L 29-27 | 54582 |
| 2 | September 9, 1979 | at Detroit Lions | W 27-24 | 54991 |
| 3 | September 17, 1979 | New York Giants | W 27-0 | 54672 |
| 4 | September 23, 1979 | at St. Louis Cardinals | W 17-7 | 50680 |
| 5 | September 30, 1979 | at Atlanta Falcons | W 16-7 | 56819 |
| 6 | October 7, 1979 | at Philadelphia Eagles | L 28-17 | 69142 |
| 7 | October 14, 1979 | at Cleveland Browns | W 13-9 | 63323 |
| 8 | October 21, 1979 | Philadelphia Eagles | W 17-7 | 54442 |
| 9 | October 28, 1979 | New Orleans Saints | L 14-10 | 52133 |
| 10 | November 4, 1979 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | L 38-7 | 49462 |