1978 Dallas Cowboys

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Record Outcome

1978 Dallas Cowboys

What was the record of the 1978 Dallas Cowboys?

The Dallas Cowboys finished the regular season with a 12-4 record. They went 7-1 at home and 5-3 on the road. Including the playoffs, the Dallas Cowboys went 14-5. Their final game was a loss in the Super Bowl to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

What division did the 1978 Dallas Cowboys play in?

The 1978 Dallas Cowboys played in the East Division of the National Football Conference.

What was the division record of the 1978 Dallas Cowboys?

During the regular season, the 1978 Dallas Cowboys went 7-1 against their NFC East opponents.

Who won the NFC East in 1978?

The Cowboys won the NFC East in the 1978 season with a 12-4 record. The Eagles finished 3 games back with a 9-7 record. The Redskins finished 4 games back with a 8-8 record. The Giants finished 6 games back with a 6-10 record. The Cardinals finished 6 games back with a 6-10 record.

What was the 1978 Dallas Cowboys record against each of their divisional opponents?

Opponent Record Win Percentage % Point Differential
New York Giants 2-0 100% +31
Philadelphia Eagles 2-0 100% +25
St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 100% +12
Washington Redskins 1-1 50% +23

What was the 1978 Dallas Cowboys record by month?

The 1978 Dallas Cowboys had their best month in December, when they went 3-0 and were undefeated. Their worst month was October, when they went 3-2 and had a 60% win percentage.

Month Record Win Percentage % Point Differential
September 3-1 75% +44
October 3-2 60% +16
November 3-1 75% +68
December 3-0 100% +48

Did the 1978 Dallas Cowboys Win The Super Bowl?

No. While the 1978 Dallas Cowboys did play in the Super Bowl, they lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

What was the point differential for the 1978 Dallas Cowboys?

The Dallas Cowboys finished the regular season with a point differential of +176. Based on their point differential and their pythagorean expectation, the Cowboys could have been expected to have about 13.0 wins, or a 13-3 record in the regular season.

How did the 1978 Dallas Cowboys perform in one-score games?

In close, one-score games, the 1978 Dallas Cowboys went 3-2. In games decided by a field goal or less, the Cowboys went 1-0.

How did the 1978 Dallas Cowboys perform in overtime games?

During the regular season, the 1978 Dallas Cowboys went 1-0 in overtime games.

What was the longest win streak for the 1978 Dallas Cowboys?

The longest win streak during the regular season for the 1978 Dallas Cowboys was a 6 game winning streak.

What was the longest losing streak for the 1978 Dallas Cowboys?

The longest losing streak that the Dallas Cowboys had during the 1978 regular season was 2 games, which only happened once during the season.

1978 Dallas Cowboys Schedule

= Playoff Team

Bold = Division Opponent

Week Date Opponent Score
Regular Season
1 Mon, Sep 4, 1978 vs Baltimore Colts Win 38 - 0
2 Sun, Sep 10, 1978 @ New York Giants Win 34 - 24
3 Sun, Sep 17, 1978 @ Los Angeles Rams Loss 14 - 27
4 Sun, Sep 24, 1978 vs St. Louis Cardinals Win 21 - 12
5 Mon, Oct 2, 1978 @ Washington Redskins Loss 5 - 9
6 Sun, Oct 8, 1978 vs New York Giants Win 24 - 3
7 Sun, Oct 15, 1978 @ St. Louis Cardinals Win 24 - 21 OT
8 Sun, Oct 22, 1978 vs Philadelphia Eagles Win 14 - 7
9 Thu, Oct 26, 1978 vs Minnesota Vikings Loss 10 - 21
10 Sun, Nov 5, 1978 @ Miami Dolphins Loss 16 - 23
11 Sun, Nov 12, 1978 @ Green Bay Packers Win 42 - 14
12 Sun, Nov 19, 1978 vs New Orleans Saints Win 27 - 7
13 Thu, Nov 23, 1978 vs Washington Redskins Win 37 - 10
14 Sun, Dec 3, 1978 vs New England Patriots Win 17 - 10
15 Sun, Dec 10, 1978 @ Philadelphia Eagles Win 31 - 13
16 Sun, Dec 17, 1978 @ New York Jets Win 30 - 7
Playoffs
Div Divisional Round Sat, Dec 30, 1978 vs Atlanta Falcons Win 27 - 20
CC Conference Championship Sun, Jan 7, 1979 @ Los Angeles Rams Win 28 - 0
SB Super Bowl Sun, Jan 21, 1979 Pittsburgh Steelers Loss 31 - 35

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