1979 NFL season

The Pittsburgh Steelers won the 1979 NFL title, beating the Los Angeles Rams 31-19 in Super Bowl XIV. Earl Campbell was MVP for the Houston Oilers. Tom Cousineau went first in the 1979 draft.

Super Bowl XIV

Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Los Angeles Rams 31-19

Awards

NFL awards, 1979
AwardWinnerTeam
NFL Coach of the YearJack PardeeWashington Redskins
NFL Comeback Player of the YearLarry CsonkaMiami
NFL Defensive Player of the YearLee Roy SelmonTampa Bay
NFL Defensive Rookie of the YearJim HaslettBuffalo Bills
NFL MVPEarl CampbellHouston Oilers
NFL Offensive Player of the YearEarl CampbellHouston Oilers
NFL Offensive Rookie of the YearOttis AndersonSt. Louis Cardinals
Super Bowl MVPTerry BradshawPittsburgh Steelers

1979 draft, first 10 picks

  1. 1Tom CousineauBuffalo Bills
  2. 2Mike BellKansas City Chiefs
  3. 3Jack ThompsonCincinnati Bengals
  4. 4Dan HamptonChicago Bears
  5. 5Jerry ButlerBuffalo Bills
  6. 6Barry KraussIndianapolis Colts
  7. 7Phil SimmsNew York Giants
  8. 8Ottis AndersonArizona Cardinals
  9. 9Al HarrisChicago Bears
  10. 10Keith DorneyDetroit Lions
Full 1979 draft