1979 Minnesota Vikings season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 2, 1979 | San Francisco 49ers | W 28-22 | 46539 |
| 2 | September 9, 1979 | at Chicago Bears | L 26-7 | 53231 |
| 3 | September 16, 1979 | Miami Dolphins | L 27-12 | 46187 |
| 4 | September 23, 1979 | Green Bay Packers | W 27-21 (OT) | 46524 |
| 5 | September 30, 1979 | at Detroit Lions | W 13-10 | 75295 |
| 6 | October 7, 1979 | Dallas Cowboys | L 36-20 | 47572 |
| 7 | October 15, 1979 | at New York Jets | L 14-7 | 54479 |
| 8 | October 21, 1979 | Chicago Bears | W 30-27 | 41164 |
| 9 | October 28, 1979 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | L 12-10 | 46906 |
| 10 | November 4, 1979 | at St. Louis Cardinals | L 37-7 | 47213 |