the AFC West based on better net points in division games (plus 60 net points to Raiders’ plus 37). San Diego was the top AFC playoff seed based on better conference record than Cleveland and Buffalo (9–3 to Browns’ 8–4 and Bills’ 8–4). Cleveland was the second AFC playoff seed based on better record against common opponents (5–2 to Bills’ 5–3). Oakland was the first AFC Wild Card based on better conference record than Houston (9–3 to Oilers’ 7–5). Kansas City finished ahead of Denver in the AFC West based on head-to-head sweep (2–0). Philadelphia finished ahead of Dallas in the NFC East based on better net points in division games (plus 84 net points to Cowboys’ plus 50). Atlanta was the top NFC playoff seed based on head-to-head victory over Philadelphia (1–0). Minnesota finished ahead of Detroit in the NFC Central based on better conference record (8–4 to Lions' 9–5). Tampa Bay finished ahead of Green Bay in the NFC Central based on better head-to-head record (1–0–1 to Packers' 0–1–1). Playoffs Statistical leaders Team Awards Coaching changes Offseason Baltimore Colts: Mike McCormack replaced the fired Ted Marchibroda. Cincinnati Bengals: Forrest Gregg replaced Homer Rice. St. Louis Cardinals: Jim Hanifan became the Cardinals' new head coach. Bud Wilkinson was fired after the team started the 1979 season at 3–10, and the team's personal director Larry Wilson served as interim for the last three games. In-season New Orleans Saints: Dick Nolan was fired after a 0–12 start, with the 12th loss coming on Monday Night Football vs. the division rival Los Angeles Rams. Offensive line coach Dick Stanfel took over as interim. Stadium changes The Los Angeles Rams moved from Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to Anaheim Stadium Uniform changes The Cincinnati Bengals switched from gray to black face masks. The Bengals also added TV numbers to the sleeves of their jerseys, becoming the last NFL team to do so. The Denver Broncos discontinued wearing orange pants with their white jerseys. The Houston Oilers dropped the blue pants worn with their white jerseys for this season only. The Miami Dolphins switched from gray to aqua face masks The Minnesota Vikings switched from gray to white face masks The New York Giants reverted to the narrow stripping patterns used prior to 1975 Television This was the third year under the league's four-year broadcast contracts with ABC, CBS, and NBC to televise Monday Night