Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals 16 to 48
Sunday, December 17, 1978, Week 16The Cleveland Browns played the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati on Sunday, December 17, 1978, Week 16 of the 1978 season. The Bengals won by a score of 48-16. The Bengals and the Browns split the season series for the 1978 season, each winning one game. With this game, the Bengals finished the season 3-5-0 at home, while the Browns finished 3-5-0 on the road for the 1978 season.
The Bengals finished the season with a record of 4-12-0, while the Browns finished the season at 8-8-0.
Cleveland Browns offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 328 | 106 | 222 | 6 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Sam Rutigliano Quarterbacks Coach: Jim Shofner, Dick Wood Wide Receivers Coach: Rich Kotite Offensive Line Coach: Rod Humenuik Running Backs Coach: Jim Garrett Linebackers Coach: Dick MacPherson Defensive Backfield Coach: Chuck Weber Special Teams Coach: Al Tabor, John Petercuskie Assistant Coach: Buck Buchanan Film Coordinator: Ed Ulinski Athletic Trainer: Leo Murphy
Cincinnati Bengals offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 494 | 249 | 245 | 3 | 27 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Bill Johnson Interim Head Coach: Homer Rice Defensive Coordinator: Howard Brinker Quarterbacks Coach: Homer Rice Wide Receivers Coach: Boyd Dowler Offensive Line Coach: Mike McCormack Running Backs Coach: George Sefcik Defensive Line Coach: Chuck Studley Linebackers Coach: Howard Brinker Defensive Backs Coach: Charley Winner Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kim Wood