1978 Dallas Cowboys season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 4, 1978 | Baltimore Colts | W 38–0 | 64224 |
| 2 | September 10, 1978 | at New York Giants | W 34–24 | 73265 |
| 3 | September 17, 1978 | at Los Angeles Rams | L 27–14 | 65749 |
| 4 | September 24, 1978 | St. Louis Cardinals | W 21–12 | 62760 |
| 5 | October 2, 1978 | at Washington Redskins | L 9–5 | 55031 |
| 6 | October 8, 1978 | New York Giants | W 24–3 | 63420 |
| 7 | October 15, 1978 | at St. Louis Cardinals | W 24–21 | 48991 |
| 8 | October 22, 1978 | Philadelphia Eagles | W 14–7 | 60525 |
| 9 | October 26, 1978 | Minnesota Vikings | L 21–10 | 61848 |
| 10 | November 5, 1978 | at Miami Dolphins | L 23–16 | 69414 |