1978 Washington Redskins schedule
Season statistics
| Offense | Defense | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record | Playoff record | Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs | Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
| 8-8-0 | 0-0 | 4647 | 2565 | 2082 | 37 | 261 | 4914 | 2378 | 2536 | 32 | 283 |
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The Washington Redskins' forty-seventh season was in 1978, playing their home games at RFK Stadium. During the offseason they hired Jack Pardee to lead the team. Pardee brought three years of experience as a head coach. They finished the season 8-8-0, 5-3-0 at home and 3-5-0 on the road. At the end of the season, John Riggins was awarded with the Comeback Player of the Year award.
Games
| Week | Opponent | Score | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | @ | New England Patriots | 16-14 | |
| Week 2 | Philadelphia Eagles | 35-30 | ||
| Week 3 | @ | St. Louis Cardinals | 28-10 | |
| Week 4 | New York Jets | 23-3 | ||
| Week 5 | Dallas Cowboys | 9-5 | ||
| Week 6 | @ | Detroit Lions | 21-19 | |
| Week 7 | @ | Philadelphia Eagles | 10-17 | |
| Week 8 | @ | New York Giants | 6-17 | |
| Week 9 | San Francisco 49ers | 38-20 | ||
| Week 10 | @ | Baltimore Colts | 17-21 | |
| Week 11 | New York Giants | 16-13 | ||
| Week 12 | St. Louis Cardinals | 17-27 | ||
| Week 13 | @ | Dallas Cowboys | 10-37 | |
| Week 14 | Miami Dolphins | 0-16 | ||
| Week 15 | @ | Atlanta Falcons | 17-20 | |
| Week 16 | Chicago Bears | 10-14 |
1978 Washington Redskins Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Jack Pardee Offensive Coordinator: Joe Walton Defensive Coordinator: Richard "Doc" Urich Tight Ends Coach: John Hilton Defensive Line Coach: Richard "Doc" Urich Director of Player Personnel: C.A. Temerario Personnel Scout: Mike Faulkiner Administrative Assistant: Mike Faulkiner Executive Assistant to the General Manager: C.A. Temerario