8-8 (.500)
Stadium
Attendance
403,383 total
50,423 per game
50,423 per game
1979 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
RetroSeasons
RetroSeasons recaps past sports seasons through stories, photos, videos, and stats from every team, league, and stadium in history. Coverage includes the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL, as well as vintage media from defunct teams and leagues.
New York Jets
1979 Season Recap
The 1979 New York Jets, coached by Walt Michaels, missed the playoffs after finishing the NFL regular season in 3rd place in the AFC East with a 8-8 record.