Super Bowl XII (1978): Dallas Cowboys 27–10 Denver Broncos | Full Game Recap
1978 Super Bowl XII – Dallas Cowboys vs Denver Broncos
Super Bowl XII was played on January 15, 1978 at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, where the Dallas Cowboys defeated the Denver Broncos 27–10 to win their second Super Bowl title.
The Cowboys produced a dominant defensive performance, forcing turnovers and limiting Denver’s offense throughout the game, while controlling field position and tempo on the way to victory.
- Game: Super Bowl XII
- Season: 1977 NFL season
- Date: January 15, 1978
- Venue: Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans
- Winner: Dallas Cowboys
- Runner-up: Denver Broncos
- Final Score: 27–10
- MVPs: Harvey Martin & Randy White
- Head Coach (Cowboys): Tom Landry
The Cowboys’ defense was the defining force of the contest, repeatedly disrupting Denver’s offensive rhythm and creating short-field situations that allowed Dallas to control the game.
Offensively, Dallas managed the game efficiently, avoiding turnovers and capitalising on scoring opportunities created by defensive pressure.
Denver reached their first Super Bowl but struggled to adapt to the physical intensity and execution level of Dallas, failing to generate enough offensive consistency to threaten the Cowboys’ lead.