1978 Miami Dolphins 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
11-5-0 0-1 5044 2587 2457 35 284 5624 3198 2426 54 321
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The Miami Dolphins' thirteenth season was in 1978, and it was the ninth season Don Shula served as the head coach of the team. The Dolphins played their home games at Miami Orange Bowl. They finished the year 11-5-0 in the regular season but they lost their first playoff game to the Houston Oilers 17-9.

Games

Week Opponent Score Notes
Week 1 @ New York Jets 20-33
Week 2 @ Baltimore Colts 42-0
Week 3 Buffalo Bills 31-24
Week 4 @ Philadelphia Eagles 3-17
Week 5 St. Louis Cardinals 24-10
Week 6 Cincinnati Bengals 21-0
Week 7 @ San Diego Chargers 28-21
Week 8 @ New England Patriots 24-33
Week 9 Baltimore Colts 26-8
Week 10 Dallas Cowboys 23-16
Week 11 @ Buffalo Bills 25-24
Week 12 @ Houston Oilers 30-35
Week 13 New York Jets 13-24
Week 14 @ Washington Redskins 16-0
Week 15 Oakland Raiders 23-6
Week 16 New England Patriots 23-3

Playoffs

Week Opponent Score Notes
Wild Card Round Houston Oilers 9-17

1978 Miami Dolphins Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Don Shula Assistant Head Coach-Defense: Bill Arnsparger Running Defense Coordinator: Mike Scarry Offensive Run Game Coordinator: John Sandusky Offensive Pass Game Coordinator: Howard Schnellenberger Wide Receivers Coach: Howard Schnellenberger Offensive Line Coach: John Sandusky Offensive Backs Coach: Carl Taseff Offensive Assistant Coach: Howard Schnellenberger Defensive Line Coach: Mike Scarry Defensive Backs Coach: Tom Keane Special Teams Coach: Carl Taseff Punting Coach: Tom Keane Scout: Steve Crosby