1978 Philadelphia Eagles Statistics

National Football League (NFL)
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
1978 Philadelphia Eagles Results

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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Passing:

Player Att Comp Comp % Yds Yds/Att TDs TD % Ints Int % Long Sacked Yds Lost Rating
Ron Jaworski39820651.824876.2164.0164.0564128867.9
John Sciarra100.000.000.000.000039.6
John Walton100.000.000.000.000039.6
Totals40120751.624856.2164.0164.056 41288

Rushing:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Wilbert Montgomery25912204.747 9
Mike Hogan1456074.233 4
Billy Campfield612474.050 0
Cleveland Franklin601672.80
Ron Jaworski30792.615 0
James Betterson11322.90
Frank LeMaster22914.523 0
Harold Carmichael12121.021 0
Ken Payne11717.017 0
Rick Engles11616.016 0
John Sciarra8111.42
Louie Giammona461.50
Larry Barnes144.01
Mike Michel100.00
John Walton200.00
Totals58724564.250 16

Receiving:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Harold Carmichael55107219.556 8
Wilbert Montgomery341955.723 1
Mike Hogan311645.316 1
Keith Krepfle2637414.434 3
Billy Campfield151016.725 0
Ken Payne1323818.350 1
Richard Osborne1314511.248 0
Charlie Smith1114212.927 2
Cleveland Franklin7466.615 0
James Betterson284.00
Totals207248512.056 16

Kicking:

Player X/CA X/CM X/CP % FGA FGM FG % Pts.
Nick Mike-Mayer222195.517847.145
Mike Michel12975.09
Totals343088.217847.154

Punting:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long
Mike Michel58207835.852
Rick Engles33130739.653
Totals91338537.253

Punt Returns:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
John Sciarra372516.823 0
Wally Henry1116515.057 1
Totals484168.757 1

Kick Returns:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Billy Campfield1836820.431 0
Louie Giammona1224520.431 0
James Betterson718526.444 0
Wilbert Montgomery615425.734 0
Herb Lusk36120.324 0
Wally Henry35418.024 0
Terry Tautolo34515.024 0
Larry Barnes22211.018 0
Totals54113421.044 0

Interceptions:

Player No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
Herman Edwards7598.425 0
John Sanders5438.624 1
Bill Bergey47017.550 0
Frank LeMaster3227.31
Bob Howard3155.015 0
Randy Logan2157.50
John Sciarra12121.021 0
Dennis Harrison11212.012 0
John Bunting199.00
Drew Mahalic155.00
Totals282719.750 2

Defense and Fumbles:


Total Scoring:

Touchdowns Other Total
Player Rush Rec Punt Kick MFG Int Fum Other FG X/C Single 2Pt Saf Points
Wilbert Montgomery9100000000060
Harold Carmichael0800000000048
Nick Mike-Mayer00000000821045
Mike Hogan4100000000030
Keith Krepfle0300000000018
John Sciarra2000000000012
Charlie Smith0200000000012
Mike Michel000000000909
Frank LeMaster000001000006
Herman Edwards000000100006
Wally Henry001000000006
Ken Payne010000000006
Larry Barnes100000000006
John Sanders000001000006
Totals1616100210830000270


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