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October 15, MNF Distiction
The Jets defeated the Vikings, 14-7, at Shea Stadium in the first Monday Night Football telecast to originate from the New York City area.
December 15, Closing Kick
The Jets defeated AFC East rivals Baltimore (30-17), New England (27-26) and Miami (27-24) in the final three games of the year to finish 8-8.
| Regular Season Record: 8-8-0 | |||||
| 09/02/79 | Cleveland | 22-25 | Stats | ||
| 09/09/79 | @ New England | 3-56 | Stats | ||
| 09/16/79 | Detroit | 31-10 | Stats | ||
| 09/23/79 | @ Buffalo | 31-46 | Stats | ||
| 09/30/79 | Miami | 33-27 | Stats | ||
| 10/07/79 | @ Baltimore | 8-10 | Stats | ||
| 10/15/79 | Minnesota | 14-7 | Stats | ||
| 10/21/79 | Oakland | 28-19 | Stats | ||
| 10/28/79 | @ Houston | 24-27 | Stats | ||
| 11/04/79 | @ Green Bay | 27-22 | Stats | ||
| 11/11/79 | Buffalo | 12-14 | Stats | ||
| 11/18/79 | @ Chicago | 13-23 | Stats | ||
| 11/26/79 | @ Seattle | 7-30 | Stats | ||
| 12/02/79 | Baltimore | 30-17 | Stats | ||
| 12/09/79 | New England | 27-26 | Stats | ||
| 12/15/79 | @ Miami | 27-24 | Stats | ||
