1978 Philadelphia Eagles Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 9-7
Finishing 2nd in the NFL's East Division of the National Football Conference
Postseason: 0-1 Lost Wild Card
Coach: Dick Vermeil (9-7)
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1978 Philadelphia Eagles Roster
The Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League ended the 1978 season with a record of 9 wins and 7 losses, finishing second in the NFL's East Division of the National Football Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 0-1.
Philadelphia scored 270 points, while the stingy defense allowed 250. Wilbert Montgomery carried the ball for a team-leading 1,220 yards for the Eagles.
Ron Jaworski threw for 2,487 yards. Harold Carmichael topped pass catchers, grabbing 55 passes for 1,072 yards.
The larcenous defense created 48 turnovers. Herman Edwards intercepted 7 opponent throws.
Dick Vermeil coached the team. The 1978 Philadelphia Eagles lost in the Wild Card.
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Regular Season Points For: 270
Regular Season Points Against: 250
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 3, 1978 | Los Angeles Rams 16 at Philadelphia Eagles 14 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| September 10, 1978 | Philadelphia Eagles 30 at Washington Redskins 35 | L | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-2-0 | ||
| September 17, 1978 | Philadelphia Eagles 24 at New Orleans Saints 17 | W | 0-1-0 | 1-1-0 | 1-2-0 | ||
| September 24, 1978 | Miami Dolphins 3 at Philadelphia Eagles 17 | W | 1-1-0 | 1-1-0 | 2-2-0 | ||
| October 1, 1978 | Philadelphia Eagles 17 at Baltimore Colts 14 | W | 1-1-0 | 2-1-0 | 3-2-0 | ||
| October 8, 1978 | Philadelphia Eagles 14 at New England Patriots 24 | L | 1-1-0 | 2-2-0 | 3-3-0 | ||
| October 15, 1978 | Washington Redskins 10 at Philadelphia Eagles 17 | W | 2-1-0 | 2-2-0 | 4-3-0 | ||
| October 22, 1978 | Philadelphia Eagles 7 at Dallas Cowboys 14 | L | 2-1-0 | 2-3-0 | 4-4-0 | ||
| October 29, 1978 | St. Louis Cardinals 16 at Philadelphia Eagles 10 | L | 2-2-0 | 2-3-0 | 4-5-0 | ||
| November 5, 1978 | Green Bay Packers 3 at Philadelphia Eagles 10 | W | 3-2-0 | 2-3-0 | 5-5-0 | ||
| November 12, 1978 | New York Jets 9 at Philadelphia Eagles 17 | W | 4-2-0 | 2-3-0 | 6-5-0 | ||
| November 19, 1978 | Philadelphia Eagles 19 at New York Giants 17 | W | 4-2-0 | 3-3-0 | 7-5-0 | ||
| November 26, 1978 | Philadelphia Eagles 14 at St. Louis Cardinals 10 | W | 4-2-0 | 4-3-0 | 8-5-0 | ||
| December 3, 1978 | Philadelphia Eagles 27 at Minnesota Vikings 28 | L | 4-2-0 | 4-4-0 | 8-6-0 | ||
| December 10, 1978 | Dallas Cowboys 31 at Philadelphia Eagles 13 | L | 4-3-0 | 4-4-0 | 8-7-0 | ||
| December 17, 1978 | New York Giants 3 at Philadelphia Eagles 20 | W | 5-3-0 | 4-4-0 | 9-7-0 | ||
| December 24, 1978 | Philadelphia Eagles 13 at Atlanta Falcons 14 | L | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | NFC Wild Card Playoff |
