NFL 1979 stat leaders
- Champion
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Passing Yards
- Steve DeBerg, 3,652
- Passing Touchdowns
- Steve DeBerg, 17
- Rushing Yards
- Phil Simms, 166
Who led the NFL in passing yards in 1979?
| # | Player | YDS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve DeBerg SF | 3,652 | |
| 2 | Phil Simms NYG | 1,743 | |
| 3 | Joe MontanaSF | 96 | |
| 4 | James Lofton GB | 0 | |
Who led the NFL in passing touchdowns in 1979?
| # | Player | TD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve DeBergSF | 17 | |
| 2 | Phil SimmsNYG | 13 | |
| 3 | Joe MontanaSF | 1 | |
| 4 | James LoftonGB | 0 | |
Who led the NFL in rushing yards in 1979?
| # | Player | YDS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil SimmsNYG | 166 | |
| 2 | Joe MontanaSF | 22 | |
| 3 | Steve DeBergSF | 10 | |
| 4 | James LoftonGB | -1 | |
Who led the NFL in rushing touchdowns in 1979?
| # | Player | TD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil SimmsNYG | 1 | |
| 2 | James LoftonGB | 0 | |
| 3 | Joe MontanaSF | 0 | |
| 4 | Steve DeBergSF | 0 | |
Who led the NFL in receiving yards in 1979?
| # | Player | YDS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James LoftonGB | 968 | |
| 2 | Drew Hill LAR | 94 | |
Who led the NFL in receptions in 1979?
| # | Player | REC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James LoftonGB | 54 | |
| 2 | Drew HillLAR | 4 | |
Who led the NFL in sacks in 1979?
| # | Player | SACK | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clay Matthews CLE | 0.0 | |
| 2 | Monte Coleman WSH | 0.0 | |
Who led the NFL in tackles in 1979?
| # | Player | TOT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clay MatthewsCLE | 0 | |
| 2 | Monte ColemanWSH | 0 | |
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