The 1978 San Diego Chargers season was the team's 19th season, and 9th in the National Football League.
The Chargers improved on their 7–7 record in 1977. This season included the "Holy Roller" game. It was Don Coryell's first season as the teams head coach, replacing Tommy Prothro after four games, and the teams first 16 game schedule.
Said the 2006 edition of Pro Football Prospectus, "The Chargers were one of the worst franchises in the NFL before they hired Don Coryell four games into the 1978 season. The Chargers were 1-3 at the time, but finished 8-4 under Coryell, winning seven of their last eight games. Blessed with Hall of Famer Dan Fouts, the creative Coryell always designed potent offenses, but the San Diego Defense didn't catch up until 1979...."
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