Dallas Cowboys at New York Jets 30 to 7
Sunday, December 17, 1978, Week 16The Dallas Cowboys played the New York Jets in New York City on Sunday, December 17, 1978, Week 16 of the 1978 season. The Cowboys won by a score of 30-7. With this game, the Jets finished the season 4-4-0 at home, while the Cowboys finished 5-3-0 on the road for the 1978 season.
The Jets finished the season with a record of 8-8-0, while the Cowboys finished the season at 12-4-0.
Dallas Cowboys offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 346 | 156 | 190 | 1 | 23 |
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
New York Jets offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 137 | 69 | 68 | 4 | 11 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Walt Michaels Quarterbacks Coach: Dan Henning, John, Sr. Idzik Wide Receivers Coach: Dan Henning Offensive Backfield Coach: Bob Ledbetter Defensive Line Coach: Dan Sekanovich Linebackers Coach: Joe Haering, Joe Gardi Special Teams Coach: Joe Haering