New England Patriots at Dallas Cowboys 10 to 17
Sunday, December 3, 1978, Week 14The New England Patriots played the Dallas Cowboys in Irving on Sunday, December 3, 1978, Week 14 of the 1978 season. The Cowboys won by a score of 17-10. With this game, the Cowboys finished the season 7-1-0 at home.
New England Patriots offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 363 | 150 | 213 | 3 | 16 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Chuck Fairbanks Defensive Coordinator: Charlie Sumner Quarterbacks Coach: John Polonchek Wide Receivers Coach: Raymond Berry Offensive Line Coach: Jim Ringo Offensive Backs Coach: Tom Yewcic Offensive Backfield Coach: Ron Erhardt Assistant Offensive Coach: Ernie Adams Defensive Line Coach: Hank Bullough, Fritz Shurmur Special Teams Coach: Tom Yewcic Special Assistant to the Head Coach: John Polonchek Administrative Assistant: Ernie Adams
Dallas Cowboys offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 329 | 230 | 99 | 1 | 17 |
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