The Miami Dolphins were defeated by the Houston Oilers, 17 to 9, in the 1978 AFC Wild Card game on December 24, 1978.

The Miami Dolphins were defeated by the Houston Oilers, 17 to 9, in the 1978 AFC Wild Card game on December 24, 1978.
1st quarter
HOU
MIA
Andre Tillman 13-yard pass from Bob Griese (Garo Yepremian kick)
0
7
Tim Wilson 13-yard pass from Dan Pastorini (Toni Fritsch kick)
7
7
4th quarter
HOU
MIA
Toni Fritsch 35-yard field goal
10
7
Earl Campbell 1-yard run (Toni Fritsch kick)
17
7
Safety
17
9