In the 1979 NFL season, the statistical leaders for passing, rushing, and receiving yards were as follows:

• Passing Yards: Dan Fouts of the San Diego Chargers led the league with 4,082 passing yards. This was a significant achievement as it marked one of the early instances of a quarterback surpassing 4,000 passing yards in a single season.

• Rushing Yards: Earl Campbell of the Houston Oilers was the rushing leader with 1,697 yards. Campbell was known for his powerful running style and this performance contributed to his reputation as one of the greatest running backs in NFL history.

• Receiving Yards: Steve Largent of the Seattle Seahawks led the league in receiving yards with 1,237 yards. Largent was a consistent and reliable receiver, and his performance in 1979 helped solidify his status as one of the top receivers of his era.

These players were standout performers in their respective categories during the 1979 season.