Minnesota Vikings at Oakland Raiders 20 to 27
Sunday, December 17, 1978, Week 16The Minnesota Vikings played the Oakland Raiders in Oakland on Sunday, December 17, 1978, Week 16 of the 1978 season. The Raiders won by a score of 27-20. With this game, the Raiders finished the season 4-4-0 at home, while the Vikings finished 3-4-1 on the road for the 1978 season.
The Raiders finished the season with a record of 9-7-0, while the Vikings finished the season at 8-7-1.
Minnesota Vikings offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 389 | 299 | 90 | 7 | 21 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bud Grant Offensive Coordinator: Jerry Burns Defensive Coordinator: Bob Hollway Offensive Line Coach: John Michels
Oakland Raiders offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 311 | 143 | 168 | 2 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: John Madden Wide Receivers Coach: Tom Flores, Lew Erber Offensive Line Coach: Oliver Spencer Offensive Backfield Coach: Lew Erber Defensive Line Coach: Tom Dahms Defensive Backs Coach: Ray Willsey Special Teams Coach: Jim Sweeney, Steve Ortmayer Assistant Coach: Joe Madro Director of Football Operations: Steve Ortmayer