Philadelphia Eagles at Atlanta Falcons 13 to 14
Sunday, December 24, 1978, Wild Card RoundThe Eagles began their playoff run on the road against the Falcons on Sunday, December 24, 1978. The Falcons won, 14-13 and advanced to play Dallas Cowboys. The Eagles finished their season 9-7-0 in the regular season, 0-1 in the playoffs.
Philadelphia Eagles offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 217 | 164 | 53 | 2 | 15 |
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
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 298 | 223 | 75 | 5 | 14 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Leeman Bennett Quarterbacks Coach: Ted Plumb Wide Receivers Coach: Ted Plumb Offensive Backs Coach: John North