1978 Los Angeles Rams season

The 1978 Los Angeles Rams season was the team's 41st year with the National Football League and the 33rd season in Los Angeles.

NFC Divisional Playoff

 * Los Angeles Rams 34, Minnesota Vikings 10

at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles


 * TV: CBS


 * Attendance: 69,631

After the game was tied 10-10 at halftime, the Rams dominated the second half by scoring 24 unanswered points. After the Vikings opened up the scoring with a field goal, Los Angeles marched 59 yards to score on quarterback Pat Haden's 9-yard touchdown pass to Willie Miller.

NFC Championship Game

 * Dallas Cowboys 28, Los Angeles Rams 0

at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles


 * TV announcers (CBS): Pat Summerall and Tom Brookshier
 * Referee: Ben Dreith
 * Attendance: 67,470

This game was a tough defensive struggle until Charlie Waters intercepted two Pat Haden passes intended for tight end Terry Nelson. Waters' first interception came in the middle of the third and led to a 5-yard TD run by Tony Dorsett.