1978 New York Jets 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 4857 2607 2250 37 277 5524 2823 2701 40 324
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The New York Jets' nineteenth season was in 1978, and it was the second season Walt Michaels served as the head coach of the team. The Jets played their home games at Shea Stadium. They finished the season 8-8-0, 4-4-0 at home and 4-4-0 on the road.


Games

Week Opponent Score Notes
Week 1 Miami Dolphins 33-20
Week 2 @ Buffalo Bills 21-20
Week 3 Seattle Seahawks 17-24
Week 4 @ Washington Redskins 3-23
Week 5 Pittsburgh Steelers 17-28
Week 6 Buffalo Bills 45-14
Week 7 @ Baltimore Colts 33-10
Week 8 St. Louis Cardinals 23-10
Week 9 @ New England Patriots 21-55
Week 10 @ Denver Broncos 31-28
Week 11 @ Philadelphia Eagles 9-17
Week 12 New England Patriots 17-19
Week 13 @ Miami Dolphins 24-13
Week 14 Baltimore Colts 24-16
Week 15 @ Cleveland Browns 34-37
Week 16 Dallas Cowboys 7-30

1978 New York Jets Coaching Staff

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