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1979 Oakland Raiders season

NFL team season

NFL team season

FieldValue
teamOakland Raiders
year1979
record9–7
division_place4th AFC West
ownerAl Davis
general managerAl Davis
coachTom Flores
stadiumOakland–Alameda County Coliseum
playoffs*Did not qualify*
shortnavlinkRaiders seasons

The 1979 Oakland Raiders season was their 10th in the league, and 20th overall. They matched their previous season's output of 9–7. Oakland started off 1–3, rallied to 6–4, then fell to 6–6 after an upset loss to the Kansas City chiefs. Oakland then went on a three-game winning streak that featured a 14–10 defensive struggle in Denver, a comeback win in New Orleans after trailing 35–14 in the 3rd quarter, and a 19–14 win over the Cleveland Browns. In the season finale the Raiders stood at 9–6 in need of a win at home against the Seattle Seahawks to have a shot at a wildcard playoff spot. However, it was not to be, as Seattle quarterback Jim Zorn's 314 yards and 2 TD passes eliminated the Raiders, 29–24.

This was the first season since 1964 that the Raiders finished lower than second place in the AFL/AFC West.

Offseason

Draft

Main article: 1979 NFL draft

Personnel

Staff / Coaches

  • Principal Owner/General Manager - Al Davis

  • Minority Co-Owner - Eddie McGah

  • President of the General Partner / General Manager – Al Davis

  • Director of Football Operations - Steve Ortmayer

  • Senior Executive – John Herrera

  • Executive Assistant / Scout - Al LoCasale

  • Head Coach – Tom Flores

  • Offensive Backs – Ray Willsey

  • Receivers Coach – Lew Erber

  • Offensive line – Sam Boghosian

  • Tight Ends - Bob Mischak

  • Offensive Assistant - Joe Madro

  • Defensive Line – Ollie Spencer

  • Linebackers / Assistant Special Teams – Myrel Moore

  • Defensive Backs – Charlie Sumner

  • Defensive Backfield Coach - Willie Brown

  • Special Teams Coach – Jim Sweeney

  • Special Teams Coach - Steve Ortmayer

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Roster

Schedule

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September 2at [Los Angeles Rams](1979-los-angeles-rams-season)**W** 24–171–0Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197909020ram.htm)
September 9**at [San Diego Chargers](1979-san-diego-chargers-season)****L** 10–301–1San Diego Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197909090sdg.htm)
September 16**at [Seattle Seahawks](1979-seattle-seahawks-season)****L** 10–271–2Kingdome[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197909160sea.htm)
September 23**at [Kansas City Chiefs](1979-kansas-city-chiefs-season)****L** 7–351–3Arrowhead Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197909230kan.htm)
September 30**[Denver Broncos](1979-denver-broncos-season)****W** 27–32–3Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197909300rai.htm)
[Miami Dolphins](1979-miami-dolphins-season)**W** 13–33–3Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197910080rai.htm)
October 14[Atlanta Falcons](1979-atlanta-falcons-season)**W** 50–194–3Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197910140rai.htm)
October 21at [New York Jets](1979-new-york-jets-season)**L** 19–284–4Shea Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197910210nyj.htm)
**[San Diego Chargers](1979-san-diego-chargers-season)****W** 45–225–4Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197910250rai.htm)
November 4[San Francisco 49ers](1979-san-francisco-49ers-season)**W** 23–106–4Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197911040rai.htm)
November 11at [Houston Oilers](1979-houston-oilers-season)**L** 17–316–5Astrodome[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197911110oti.htm)
November 18**[Kansas City Chiefs](1979-kansas-city-chiefs-season)****L** 21–246–6Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197911180rai.htm)
November 25**at [Denver Broncos](1979-denver-broncos-season)****W** 14–107–6Mile High Stadium[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197911250den.htm)
at [New Orleans Saints](1979-new-orleans-saints-season)**W** 42–358–6Louisiana Superdome[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197912030nor.htm)
December 9[Cleveland Browns](1979-cleveland-browns-season)**W** 19–149–6Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197912090rai.htm)
December 16**[Seattle Seahawks](1979-seattle-seahawks-season)****L** 24–299–7Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum[Recap](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/197912160rai.htm)
**Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text.

Season summary

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4

Week 5

Week 6

Week 7

Week 8

Week 9

Week 10

Week 11

Week 12

Week 13

Week 14

First quarter

  • OAK – Raymond Chester 3-yard pass from Ken Stabler (Jim Breech kick). – ''Raiders 7–0. '''Drive: 15 plays, 78 yards.''''' Second quarter
  • NO – Tony Galbreath 2-yard run (Garo Yepremian kick). – ''Tie 7–7. '''Drive: 13 plays, 89 yards.'''''
  • NO – Tony Galbreath 17-yard pass from Archie Manning (Garo Yepremian kick). – ''Saints 14–7. '''Drive: 3 plays, 19 yards.'''''
  • NO – Chuck Muncie 1-yard run (Garo Yepremian kick). – ''Saints 21–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 68 yards.'''''
  • NO – Henry Childs 28-yard pass from Archie Manning (Garo Yepremian kick). – ''Saints 28–7. '''Drive: 1 play, 28 yards.'''''
  • OAK – Arthur Whittington 1-yard run (Jim Breech kick). – ''Saints 28–14. '''Drive: ''''' Third quarter
  • NO – Ken Bordelon 19-yard interception return (Garo Yepremian kick), 6:24. – Saints 35–14.
  • OAK – Mark van Eeghen 1-yard run (Jim Breech kick). – ''Saints 35–21. '''Drive:''''' Fourth quarter
  • OAK – Derrick Ramsey 17-yard pass from Ken Stabler (Jim Breech kick). – ''Saints 35–28. '''Drive:'''''
  • OAK – Cliff Branch 66-yard pass from Ken Stabler (Jim Breech kick). – ''Tie 35–35. '''Drive:'''''
  • OAK – Cliff Branch 8-yard pass from Ken Stabler (Jim Breech kick), 1:54. – ''Raiders 42–35. '''Drive: 3 plays, 13 yards.''''' ;Top passers
  • OAK – Ken Stabler – 26/44, 295 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT
  • NO – Archie Manning – 12/23, 154 yards, 2 TD, INT ;Top rushers
  • OAK – Arthur Whittington – 14 rushes, 67 yards, TD
  • NO – Chuck Muncie – 21 rushes, 128 yards, TD ;Top receivers
  • OAK – Cliff Branch – 7 receptions, 126 yards, 2 TD
  • NO – Tony Galbreath – 7 receptions, 106 yards, TD

Week 15

Week 16

Standings

References

References

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