New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles 3 to 20
Sunday, December 17, 1978, Week 16The New York Giants played the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia on Sunday, December 17, 1978, Week 16 of the 1978 season. The Eagles won by a score of 20-3. The Eagles swept the Giants for the 1978 season. With this game, the Eagles finished the season 5-3-0 at home, while the Giants finished 1-7-0 on the road for the 1978 season.
The Eagles finished the season with a record of 9-7-0, while the Giants finished the season at 6-10-0.
New York Giants offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 223 | 175 | 48 | 5 | 11 |
Coaches
Head Coach: John McVay Offensive Coordinator: Bob Gibson Defensive Coordinator: Dick Modzelewski Wide Receivers Coach: Lindy Infante Offensive Line Coach: Jerry Wampfler Running Backs Coach: Allan Webb Linebackers Coach: Joe Galat Special Teams Coach: Jay Fry, Allan Webb Director of Player Personnel: Jim Lee Howell Scout: Roosevelt Brown, Ken Kavanaugh
Philadelphia Eagles offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302 | 64 | 238 | 2 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Dick Vermeil Offensive Coordinator: John Ralston Defensive Coordinator: Marion Campbell Wide Receivers Coach: Dick Coury Offensive Line Coach: Duane Putnam, Ken Iman Running Backs Coach: Johnny Roland Tight Ends Coach: Bill Davis Sr. Defensive Line Coach: Chuck Clausen Linebackers Coach: Bill McPherson Secondary Coach: Fred Bruney Special Teams Coach: Ken Iman