Baltimore Colts at Dallas Cowboys 0 to 38
Monday, September 4, 1978, Week 1The Baltimore Colts played the Dallas Cowboys in Irving on Monday, September 4, 1978, Week 1 of the 1978 season. The Cowboys won by a score of 38-0.
Baltimore Colts offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 181 | 82 | 99 | 3 | 9 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Ted Marchibroda Defensive Coordinator: Maxie Baughan Offensive Line Coach: Whitey Dovell Defensive Line Coach: Ed Khayat Defensive Backs Coach: Ralph Hawkins
Dallas Cowboys offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 583 | 305 | 278 | 3 | 25 |
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