New England Patriots 1979: A Game-by-Game Guide

Relive the New England Patriots' memorable 1979 season with this guide that explores the entire year game by game, from the Monday night thriller with the Steelers to open the season through the desperate fight for the AFC East title, through the newspaper accounts of the day.

The 1979 season was one of the most frustrating ever for the Patriots and their fans. A super-talented team with Super Bowl aspirations, New England had several resounding wins but also found many ways to beat itself. Although the Pats came up just short of the playoffs, there were many highlights, including a massive 53-point blowout of the Jets (with a memorable post-game fight between Raymond Clayborn and Will McDonough), thrilling home wins over the playoff-bound Chargers and Dolphins and the twin 1,000-yard seasons of receivers Stanley Morgan and Harold Jackson.

All of the highs and lows from the exciting season are here. A full recap and box score from every game is included, so you can follow the exploits of Ron Erhardt's crew from start to finish as they flashed some of the most dynamic talent in the league.

Whether you are a die-hard Patriots fan or an NFL history buff, you will enjoy this look back at the 1979 New England Patriots.