1979 Houston Oilers season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 2, 1979 | at Washington Redskins | W 29–27 | 54582 |
| 2 | September 9, 1979 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | L 38–7 | 49792 |
| 3 | September 16, 1979 | Kansas City Chiefs | W 20–6 | 45684 |
| 4 | September 23, 1979 | at Cincinnati Bengals | W 30–27 | 45615 |
| 5 | September 30, 1979 | Cleveland Browns | W 31–10 | 48915 |
| 6 | October 7, 1979 | St. Louis Cardinals | L 24–17 | 53043 |
| 7 | October 14, 1979 | at Baltimore Colts | W 28–16 | 45021 |
| 8 | October 21, 1979 | at Seattle Seahawks | L 34–14 | 60705 |
| 9 | October 28, 1979 | New York Jets | W 27–24 | 45825 |
| 10 | November 5, 1979 | at Miami Dolphins | W 9–6 | 70273 |