Atlanta Falcons at Dallas Cowboys 20 to 27
Saturday, December 30, 1978, Divisional RoundThe Cowboys began their playoff run at home against the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday, December 30, 1978. The Falcons began their playoff run the previous week with a win against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Cowboys won, 27-20, against the Falcons, setting up next week's game against Los Angeles Rams. The Falcons finished their season 9-7-0 in the regular season, 1-1 in the playoffs.
Atlanta Falcons offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 | 52 | 164 | 3 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Leeman Bennett Quarterbacks Coach: Ted Plumb Wide Receivers Coach: Ted Plumb Offensive Backs Coach: John North
Dallas Cowboys offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 369 | 221 | 148 | 4 | 26 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Tom Landry Assistant Head Coach: James A. "Jim" Myers Offensive Coordinator: Dan Reeves Defensive Coordinator: Ernie Stautner Wide Receivers Coach: Mike Ditka Offensive Line Coach: James A. "Jim" Myers Offensive Backs Coach: Dan Reeves Defensive Line Coach: Ernie Stautner Linebackers Coach: Jerry Tubbs Defensive Backfield Coach: Gene Stallings Special Teams Coach: Mike Ditka Special Assistant Coach: Ermal Allen Strength and Conditioning Coach: Bob Ward