1978 Los Angeles Rams

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.