The Washington Redskins were 10-6 in 1979. They finished 3rd in the NFC East and 3rd in the NFC.
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1979 Division Standings
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Commanders QB Marcus Mariota has a sprained MCL in his right knee
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Dolphins' Malik Willis has impressive start, Marcus Mariota injured as Commanders win 20-7
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Commanders' Jayden Daniels shines in joint practice vs. Dolphins in front of a star-studded audience
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New coordinator Daronte Jones is transforming the Commanders' defense after major changes
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As Laremy Tunsil needs surgery, the Commanders turn to Brandon Coleman at left tackle
1979 Stats
See stats| GP | PTS | YDS | PLY | AVG | RUSH YDS | RUSH ATT | RUSH AVG | PASS YDS | PASS ATT | PASS AVG | SCK | SCKY | 1DWN | RUSH 1DWN | PASS 1DWN | PEN 1DWN | PEN | PEN YDS | |
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Team | 16 | 348 | 4,904 | 1,044 | 4.7 | 2,328 | 609 | 3.8 | 2,839 | 401 | 7.1 | 34 | 263 | 298 | 126 | 144 | 28 | 86 | 749 |
Team Rank | 10th | 18th | 14th | 19th | 12th | 4th | 20th | 21st | 23rd | 12th | 11th | 19th | 16th | 11th | 15th | 6th | 3rd | 7th | |
Opponent | 16 | 295 | 5,146 | 1,058 | 4.9 | 2,154 | 541 | 4.0 | 3,339 | 470 | 7.1 | 47 | 347 | 320 | 126 | 165 | 29 | 76 | 617 |
Opponent Rank | 10th | 17th | 19th | 16th | 12th | 17th | 14th | 20th | 17th | 20th | 5th | 21st | 21st | 16th | 22nd | 21st | 27th | 28th | |
Net | +53 | -242 | -14 | -0.2 | +174 | +68 | -0.2 | -500 | -69 | 0.0 | -13 | -84 | -22 | 0 | -21 | -1 | +10 | +132 | |
Net Rank | 8th | 18th | 19th | 17th | 13th | 8th | 19th | 22nd | 24th | 15th | 7th | 19th | 20th | 15th | 20th | 17th | 20th | 23rd |
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| AFC East | W | L | T | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Patriots - y | 14 | 3 | 0 | .824 |
 Bills - w | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 |
 Dolphins - e | 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 |
 Jets - e | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 |
| AFC North | W | L | T | PCT |
 Steelers - y | 10 | 7 | 0 | .588 |
 Ravens - e | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 |
 Bengals - e | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 |
 Browns - e | 5 | 12 | 0 | .294 |
| AFC South | W | L | T | PCT |
 Jaguars - y | 13 | 4 | 0 | .765 |
 Texans - w | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 |
 Colts - e | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 |
 Titans - e | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 |
| AFC West | W | L | T | PCT |
 Broncos - z* | 14 | 3 | 0 | .824 |
 Chargers - w | 11 | 6 | 0 | .647 |
 Chiefs - e | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 |
 Raiders - e | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 |
| NFC East | W | L | T | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eagles - y | 11 | 6 | 0 | .647 |
 Cowboys - e | 7 | 9 | 1 | .441 |
 Commanders - e | 5 | 12 | 0 | .294 |
 Giants - e | 4 | 13 | 0 | .235 |
| NFC North | W | L | T | PCT |
 Bears - y | 11 | 6 | 0 | .647 |
 Packers - w | 9 | 7 | 1 | .559 |
 Vikings - e | 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 |
 Lions - e | 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 |
| NFC South | W | L | T | PCT |
 Panthers - y | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 |
 Buccaneers - e | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 |
 Falcons - e | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 |
 Saints - e | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 |
| NFC West | W | L | T | PCT |
 Seahawks - z* | 14 | 3 | 0 | .824 |
 Rams - w | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 |
 49ers - w | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 |
 Cardinals - e | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 |