1979 Philadelphia Eagles season

The 1979 Philadelphia Eagles season was the franchise's 47th season in the National Football League (NFL).

1979 Philadelphia Eagles season
OwnerLeonard Tose
General managerJim Murray
Head coachDick Vermeil
Home fieldVeterans Stadium
Results
Record11–5
Division place2nd NFC East
Playoff finishWon Wild Card Playoffs
(vs. Bears) 27–17
Lost Divisional Playoffs
(at Buccaneers) 17–24

They appeared in the postseason for the second consecutive year, an attainment that the team had not achieved for three decades. They would make the playoffs again in the following two seasons before a six-year drought. The Eagles managed to host and win their first playoff game since 1960.

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