1978 New York Jets season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Game_site | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1978-09-03 | Miami Dolphins | W 33–20 | Shea Stadium | 49598 |
| 2 | 1978-09-10 | at Buffalo Bills | W 21–20 | Rich Stadium | 40985 |
| 3 | 1978-09-17 | Seattle Seahawks | L 17–24 | Shea Stadium | 46911 |
| 4 | 1978-09-24 | at Washington Redskins | L 3–23 | Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium | 54729 |
| 5 | 1978-10-01 | Pittsburgh Steelers | L 17-28 | Shea Stadium | 52058 |
| 6 | 1978-10-08 | Buffalo Bills | W 45–14 | Shea Stadium | 44545 |
| 7 | 1978-10-15 | at Baltimore Colts | W 33–10 | Memorial Stadium | 45563 |
| 8 | 1978-10-22 | St. Louis Cardinals | W 23–10 | Shea Stadium | 49244 |
| 9 | 1978-10-29 | at New England Patriots | L 21-55 | Schafer Stadium | 60585 |