Sports headlines for Sunday October 21, 1979:
- Eagle By Strange Sets Up First Win
 - Petty's 5th Win Gives Him Lead In Point Standings
 
Click on a team's logo to see its 1979 roster, stats and more! 
| Today's Top Performances | 
| Passing |  
| Ken Stabler (OAK) | 360 yards |  
| Dan Fouts (SD) | 326 yards |  
| Ken Anderson (CIN) | 318 yards |  
| Mike Livingston (KC) | 294 yards |  
| Joe Ferguson (BUF) | 284 yards |  
  
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| Rushing |  
| Ricky Bell (TB) | 167 yards |  
| Mike Pruitt (CLE) | 135 yards |  
| John Riggins (WAS) | 120 yards |  
| Walter Payton (CHI) | 111 yards |  
| Tony Dorsett (DAL) | 111 yards |  
  
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| Receiving |  
| Charlie Joiner (SD) | 168 yards |  
| Frank Lewis (BUF) | 158 yards |  
| Steve Largent (SEA) | 135 yards |  
| John Jefferson (SD) | 112 yards |  
| Mark van Eeghen (OAK) | 108 yards |  
  
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