The Dallas Cowboys had the best regular season record in the 1979 NFL season through week 8 at 7-1.
The New England Patriots had the best point differential in the 1979 regular season through week 8 at +91 points.
The San Francisco 49ers had the worst point differential in the 1979 regular season through week 8 at -70 points.
The Pittsburgh Steelers had the most points per game in the 1979 regular season through week 8 at 26.5 PPG.
The Washington Redskins allowed the fewest points per game in the 1979 regular season through week 8 at 13.9 points allowed per game.
The games for week 8 of the 1979 NFL regular season were played on Sunday, Oct 21, 1979 and Monday, Oct 22, 1979.
| Team | Record | Streak | PPG | PPG Allowed | Point Differential | Playoff Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | 7-1 | W4 | 25.0 | 16.5 | +68 | Lost Div |
| New England Patriots | 6-2 | W3 | 26.1 | 14.8 | +91 | |
| San Diego Chargers | 6-2 | W2 | 25.2 | 14.2 | +88 | Lost Div |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 6-2 | W1 | 26.5 | 18.4 | +65 | Won SB |
| Washington Redskins | 6-2 | W2 | 20.1 | 13.9 | +50 | |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 6-2 | W1 | 21.0 | 16.6 | +35 | Lost CC |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 6-2 | L1 | 19.0 | 15.8 | +26 | Lost Div |
| Miami Dolphins | 5-3 | L1 | 18.2 | 15.8 | +20 | Lost Div |
| Houston Oilers | 5-3 | L1 | 22.0 | 22.8 | -6 | Lost CC |
| Cleveland Browns | 5-3 | W1 | 21.6 | 23.1 | -12 | |
| Denver Broncos | 5-3 | L1 | 14.6 | 17.9 | -26 | Lost WC |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 4-4 | L2 | 17.5 | 14.0 | +28 | |
| New Orleans Saints | 4-4 | W2 | 24.6 | 23.1 | +12 | |
| Oakland Raiders | 4-4 | L1 | 20.0 | 20.2 | -2 | |
| Los Angeles Rams | 4-4 | L2 | 17.6 | 20.6 | -24 | Lost SB |
| New York Jets | 4-4 | W2 | 21.2 | 25.0 | -30 | |
| Minnesota Vikings | 4-4 | W1 | 18.0 | 22.9 | -39 | |
| Buffalo Bills | 3-5 | L3 | 21.8 | 17.8 | +32 | |
| Seattle Seahawks | 3-5 | W1 | 21.5 | 22.6 | -9 | |
| Chicago Bears | 3-5 | L2 | 15.2 | 17.4 | -17 | Lost WC |
| Atlanta Falcons | 3-5 | L2 | 20.0 | 22.6 | -21 | |
| Green Bay Packers | 3-5 | L1 | 15.4 | 18.6 | -26 | |
| New York Giants | 3-5 | W3 | 16.0 | 20.6 | -37 | |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 2-6 | L2 | 16.6 | 20.1 | -28 | |
| Baltimore Colts | 2-6 | W1 | 12.8 | 19.1 | -51 | |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 1-7 | L1 | 18.2 | 24.6 | -51 | |
| Detroit Lions | 1-7 | L4 | 15.5 | 23.8 | -66 | |
| San Francisco 49ers | 1-7 | W1 | 18.6 | 27.4 | -70 |
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