New Orleans Saints 1979: A Game-by-Game Guide

Relive the New Orleans Saints' memorable 1979 season with this guide that explores the entire year game by game, from the wacky opening day overtime battle with the Falcons through the thrilling fight for the NFC West throne, as told in the newspaper accounts of the day.

The year was 1979, and the Saints finally weren't a loser anymore. New Orleans finished with its best record ever at 8-8 to notch its first non-losing mark, and it did so behind the best offense in the NFC. Archie Manning, Wes Chandler, Chuck Muncie and Tony Galbreath were stars who put points on the board and nearly carried the Saints to the playoffs. There were many highlights along the way, including a resounding beatdown of NFC Central champ Tampa Bay, exciting yet agonizing losses to the Falcons and Raiders and a season-ending romp over eventual NFC champion Los Angeles.

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 Dick Nolan's bunch as it filled the Superdome with cheers in what would be the Big Easy's finest season until 1987.

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