Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots 24 to 33
Sunday, October 22, 1978, Week 8The Miami Dolphins played the New England Patriots in Foxborough on Sunday, October 22, 1978, Week 8 of the 1978 season. The Patriots won by a score of 33-24.
Miami Dolphins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 333 | 189 | 144 | 2 | 20 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Don Shula Assistant Head Coach-Defense: Bill Arnsparger Running Defense Coordinator: Mike Scarry Offensive Run Game Coordinator: John Sandusky Offensive Pass Game Coordinator: Howard Schnellenberger Wide Receivers Coach: Howard Schnellenberger Offensive Line Coach: John Sandusky Offensive Backs Coach: Carl Taseff Offensive Assistant Coach: Howard Schnellenberger Defensive Line Coach: Mike Scarry Defensive Backs Coach: Tom Keane Special Teams Coach: Carl Taseff Punting Coach: Tom Keane Scout: Steve Crosby
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393 | 168 | 225 | 2 | 24 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Chuck Fairbanks Defensive Coordinator: Charlie Sumner Quarterbacks Coach: John Polonchek Wide Receivers Coach: Raymond Berry Offensive Line Coach: Jim Ringo Offensive Backs Coach: Tom Yewcic Offensive Backfield Coach: Ron Erhardt Assistant Offensive Coach: Ernie Adams Defensive Line Coach: Hank Bullough, Fritz Shurmur Special Teams Coach: Tom Yewcic Special Assistant to the Head Coach: John Polonchek Administrative Assistant: Ernie Adams