1981 NFL Scores - Week 8

1981 Week 8 Scores And Results

What was the distribution of the week 8 games in the 1981 season?

In week 8 of the 1981 season, there were 8 early Sunday games, 5 late Sunday games, and one Monday night game.

What was the marquee NFL game in week 8 of the 1981 season?

Based on prior records, the marquee games of week 8 in the 1981 season were Philadelphia Eagles (6-1) vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-3), and Dallas Cowboys (5-2) vs Miami Dolphins (5-1-1).

What was the biggest upset in week 8 of the 1981 NFL season?

The win by the Seattle Seahawks (1-6) over the New York Jets (3-3-1) was the biggest upset in Week 8 in the 1981 NFL season based on prior winning percentages. The Seahawks never trailed and managed a 19-3 win over the Jets.

How did the home teams perform in week 8 of the 1981 season?

The home teams went 11-3 in week 8 of the 1981 NFL season.

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	1	2	3	4	OT	Total
Giants (5-3)	0	7	10	7	3	27
Falcons (4-4)	7	7	3	7	0	24

Start: Sun, Oct 25, 1981 1:00 PM
Largest Lead: Falcons +10 (17-7 3rd)

	1	2	3	4	Total
Broncos (5-3)	0	7	0	0	7
Bills (5-3)	0	3	3	3	9

Start: Sun, Oct 25, 1981 1:00 PM
Largest Lead: Broncos +7 (7-0 2nd)

	1	2	3	4	Total
Colts (1-7)	0	7	14	7	28
Browns (4-4)	7	21	7	7	42

Start: Sun, Oct 25, 1981 1:00 PM
Largest Lead: Browns +21 (28-7 3rd)

	1	2	3	4	Total
Packers (2-6)	7	3	10	7	27
Lions (4-4)	7	10	7	7	31

Start: Sun, Oct 25, 1981 1:00 PM
Largest Lead: Lions +11 (24-13 3rd)

	1	2	3	4	Total
Bucs (4-4)	7	0	0	3	10
Eagles (7-1)	0	7	0	13	20

Start: Sun, Oct 25, 1981 1:00 PM
Largest Lead: Eagles +10 (20-10 4th)

	1	2	3	4	Total
Vikings (5-3)	0	3	7	7	17
Cardinals (3-5)	13	0	7	10	30

Start: Sun, Oct 25, 1981 1:00 PM
Largest Lead: Cardinals +17 (27-10 4th)

	1	2	3	4	Total
Patriots (2-6)	6	9	0	7	22
Redskins (2-6)	7	7	10	0	24

Start: Sun, Oct 25, 1981 1:00 PM
Largest Lead: Redskins +9 (24-15 4th)

	1	2	3	4	Total
Bengals (5-3)	0	0	0	7	7
Saints (2-6)	0	0	7	10	17

Start: Sun, Oct 25, 1981 2:00 PM
Largest Lead: Saints +17 (17-0 4th)

	1	2	3	4	OT	Total
Chargers (5-3)	0	3	0	14	0	17
Bears (2-6)	7	3	0	7	3	20

Start: Sun, Oct 25, 1981 4:00 PM
Largest Lead: Bears +7 (17-10 4th)

	1	2	3	4	Total
Dolphins (5-2-1)	0	6	7	14	27
Cowboys (6-2)	7	7	0	14	28

Start: Sun, Oct 25, 1981 4:00 PM
Largest Lead: Dolphins +13 (27-14 4th)

	1	2	3	4	Total
Seahawks (2-6)	0	7	6	6	19
Jets (3-4-1)	0	0	3	0	3

Start: Sun, Oct 25, 1981 4:00 PM
Largest Lead: Seahawks +16 (19-3 4th)

	1	2	3	4	Total
Chiefs (6-2)	0	0	7	21	28
Raiders (3-5)	7	10	0	0	17

Start: Sun, Oct 25, 1981 4:00 PM
Largest Lead: Raiders +17 (17-0 3rd)

	1	2	3	4	Total
Rams (4-4)	0	10	7	0	17
49ers (6-2)	14	3	3	0	20

Start: Sun, Oct 25, 1981 4:00 PM
Largest Lead: 49ers +14 (14-0 2nd)

	1	2	3	4	Total
Oilers (4-4)	0	3	0	10	13
Steelers (5-3)	10	3	0	13	26

Start: Mon, Oct 26, 1981 9:00 PM
Largest Lead: Steelers +13 (26-13 4th)

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