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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