1979 Cincinnati Bengals season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 2, 1979 | at Denver Broncos | L 10–0 | 74788 |
| 2 | September 9, 1979 | at Buffalo Bills | L 51–24 | 43504 |
| 3 | September 16, 1979 | New England Patriots | L 20–14 | 41805 |
| 4 | September 23, 1979 | Houston Oilers | L 30–27 | 45615 |
| 5 | September 30, 1979 | at Dallas Cowboys | L 38–13 | 63179 |
| 6 | October 7, 1979 | Kansas City Chiefs | L 10–7 | 40041 |
| 7 | October 14, 1979 | Pittsburgh Steelers | W 34–10 | 52381 |
| 8 | October 21, 1979 | at Cleveland Browns | L 28–27 | 75119 |
| 9 | October 28, 1979 | Philadelphia Eagles | W 37–13 | 42036 |
| 10 | November 4, 1979 | at Baltimore Colts | L 38–28 | 37740 |