1978 Denver Broncos season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Game_site | Record | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 3 | Oakland Raiders | W 14–6 | Mile High Stadium | 1–0 | 75092 |
| 2 | September 11 | at Minnesota Vikings | L 9–12 (OT) | Metropolitan Stadium | 1–1 | 46508 |
| 3 | September 17 | San Diego Chargers | W 27–14 | Mile High Stadium | 2–1 | 74983 |
| 4 | September 24 | at Kansas City Chiefs | W 23–17 (OT) | Arrowhead Stadium | 3–1 | 60593 |
| 5 | October 1 | Seattle Seahawks | W 28–7 | Mile High Stadium | 4–1 | 74989 |
| 6 | October 8 | at San Diego Chargers | L 0–23 | San Diego Stadium | 4–2 | 50077 |
| 7 | October 16 | Chicago Bears | W 16–7 | Mile High Stadium | 5–2 | 75008 |