1979 Atlanta Falcons season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 2, 1979 | at New Orleans Saints | W 40-34 | 70940 |
| 2 | September 10, 1979 | at Philadelphia Eagles | W 14-10 | 66935 |
| 3 | September 16, 1979 | Denver Broncos | L 20-17 | 57677 |
| 4 | September 23, 1979 | at Detroit Lions | L 24-23 | 56249 |
| 5 | September 30, 1979 | Washington Redskins | L 16-7 | 56819 |
| 6 | October 7, 1979 | Green Bay Packers | W 25-7 | 56184 |
| 7 | October 14, 1979 | at Oakland Raiders | L 50-19 | 52900 |
| 8 | October 21, 1979 | at San Francisco 49ers | L 20-15 | 33952 |
| 9 | October 29, 1979 | Seattle Seahawks | L 31-28 | 52566 |
| 10 | November 4, 1979 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 17-14 | 55150 |