Record 9–7 Playoff finish did not qualify Start date 1979 Owner Billy Sullivan | Home field Foxboro Stadium | |
Similar 1983 New England Patriots s, 1989 New England Patriots s, 1972 New England Patriots s, 1965 Boston Patriots s, 1968 Boston Patriots s | ||
The New England Patriots finished the National Football League's 1979 season with a record of nine wins and seven losses, and finished second in the AFC East Division. Ron Erhardt was named the Patriots the new coach. In their season opener the Patriots faced the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night as Darryl Stingley returned to Schaffer Stadium. Patriots fans gave the paralyzed star a long sustained standing ovation. However the emotion did not carry over as the Pats lost 16-13 in overtime. The Pats would find themselves at 8-4, as the team featured a more wide-open offense under Quarterback Steve Grogan. However, a three-game losing streak ended their playoff chances ended the Pats playoff hopes, as the team settled for a disappointing 9-7 season.
Roster
All of the following players appeared in at least one game for the 1979 New England Patriots.