Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins 24 to 31
Sunday, September 17, 1978, Week 3The Buffalo Bills played the Miami Dolphins in Miami on Sunday, September 17, 1978, Week 3 of the 1978 season. The Dolphins won by a score of 31-24.
Buffalo Bills offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 349 | 221 | 128 | 1 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Chuck Knox Offensive Coordinator: Ray Prochaska Defensive Coordinator: Tom Catlin Quarterbacks Coach: Kay Stephenson Wide Receivers Coach: Jack Donaldson Offensive Line Coach: Ray Prochaska Running Backs Coach: Elijah Pitts Defensive Line Coach: Willie Zapalac Linebackers Coach: Tom Catlin Defensive Backs Coach: Jim Wagstaff Special Teams Coach: Steve Moore, Elijah Pitts
Miami Dolphins offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 373 | 88 | 285 | 1 | 18 |
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