1978 Detroit Lions season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 3, 1978 | Green Bay Packers | L 13-7 | 51187 |
| 2 | September 9, 1978 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 15-7 | 64445 |
| 3 | September 17, 1978 | Chicago Bears | L 19-0 | 65982 |
| 4 | September 24, 1978 | at Seattle Seahawks | L 28-16 | 60040 |
| 5 | October 1, 1978 | at Green Bay Packers | L 35-14 | 54601 |
| 6 | October 8, 1978 | Washington Redskins | L 21-19 | 60555 |
| 7 | October 15, 1978 | at Atlanta Falcons | L 14-0 | 51172 |
| 8 | October 22, 1978 | San Diego Chargers | W 31-14 | 54031 |
| 9 | October 29, 1978 | at Chicago Bears | W 21-17 | 53378 |
| 10 | November 5, 1978 | at Minnesota Vikings | L 17-7 | 46008 |