| 9-7 | Missed Playoffs |
| Record | Outcome |
The San Diego Chargers finished the regular season with a 9-7 record. They went 5-3 at home and 4-4 on the road.
The 1978 San Diego Chargers played in the West Division of the American Football Conference.
During the regular season, the 1978 San Diego Chargers went 5-3 against their AFC West opponents.
| Opponent | Record | Win Percentage % | Point Differential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 2-0 | 100% | +31 |
| Denver Broncos | 1-1 | 50.0% | +10 |
| Oakland Raiders | 1-1 | 50.0% | +3 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 1-1 | 50.0% | -17 |
No, the Chargers didn't make the Playoffs in 1978.
The San Diego Chargers finished the regular season with a point differential of +46. Based on their point differential and their pythagorean expectation, the Chargers could have been expected to have about 9.3 wins, or a 9-7 record in the regular season.
In close, one-score games, the 1978 San Diego Chargers went 4-3. In games decided by a field goal or less, the Chargers went 1-1.
During the regular season, the 1978 San Diego Chargers went 1-0 in overtime games.
The longest win streak during the regular season for the 1978 San Diego Chargers was a 4 game winning streak.
The longest losing streak that the San Diego Chargers had during the 1978 regular season was 4 games, which happened once during the season.
= Playoff Team
Bold = Division Opponent
| Week | Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | ||||
| 1 | Sun, Sep 3, 1978 Sun, Sep 3 | @ Seattle Seahawks | Win 24 - 20 | |
| 2 | Sun, Sep 10, 1978 Sun, Sep 10 | vs Oakland Raiders | Loss 20 - 21 | |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 17, 1978 Sun, Sep 17 | @ Denver Broncos | Loss 14 - 27 | |
| 4 | Sun, Sep 24, 1978 Sun, Sep 24 | vs Green Bay Packers | Loss 3 - 24 | |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 1, 1978 Sun, Oct 1 | @ New England Patriots | Loss 23 - 28 | |
| 6 | Sun, Oct 8, 1978 Sun, Oct 8 | vs Denver Broncos | Win 23 - 0 | |
| 7 | Sun, Oct 15, 1978 Sun, Oct 15 | vs Miami Dolphins | Loss 21 - 28 | |
| 8 | Sun, Oct 22, 1978 Sun, Oct 22 | @ Detroit Lions | Loss 14 - 31 | |
| 9 | Sun, Oct 29, 1978 Sun, Oct 29 | @ Oakland Raiders | Win 27 - 23 | |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 5, 1978 Sun, Nov 5 | vs Cincinnati Bengals | Win 22 - 13 | |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 12, 1978 Sun, Nov 12 | vs Kansas City Chiefs | Win 29 - 23 | OT |
| 12 | Sun, Nov 19, 1978 Sun, Nov 19 | @ Minnesota Vikings | Win 13 - 7 | |
| 13 | Sun, Nov 26, 1978 Sun, Nov 26 | @ Kansas City Chiefs | Loss 0 - 23 | |
| 14 | Mon, Dec 4, 1978 Mon, Dec 4 | vs Chicago Bears | Win 40 - 7 | |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 10, 1978 Sun, Dec 10 | vs Seattle Seahawks | Win 37 - 10 | |
| 16 | Sun, Dec 17, 1978 Sun, Dec 17 | @ Houston Oilers | Win 45 - 24 | |
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