| 11-4-1 | Lost Divisional |
| Record | Outcome |
The Miami Dolphins finished the regular season with a 11-4-1 record. They went 6-1-1 at home and 5-3 on the road. Including the playoffs, the Miami Dolphins went 11-5-1. Their final game was a loss in the Divisional Round to the San Diego Chargers.
The 1981 Miami Dolphins played in the East Division of the American Football Conference.
During the regular season, the 1981 Miami Dolphins went 5-2-1 against their AFC East opponents.
| Opponent | Record | Win Percentage % | Point Differential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Colts | 2-0 | 100% | +20 |
| New England Patriots | 2-0 | 100% | +13 |
| Buffalo Bills | 1-1 | 50.0% | 0 |
| New York Jets | 0-1-1 | 25.0% | -1 |
Yes, the Miami Dolphins made the Playoffs in 1981. They lost their only game against the San Diego Chargers in the Divisional Round.
The Miami Dolphins finished the regular season with a point differential of +70. Based on their point differential and their pythagorean expectation, the Dolphins could have been expected to have about 10.1 wins, or a 10-6 record in the regular season.
In close, one-score games, the 1981 Miami Dolphins went 5-2-1. In games decided by a field goal or less, the Dolphins went 4-2-1.
During the regular season, the 1981 Miami Dolphins went 1-0 in overtime games.
The longest win streak during the regular season for the 1981 Miami Dolphins was a 4 game winning streak on 2 separate stretches during the season.
The longest losing streak that the Miami Dolphins had during the 1981 regular season was 2 games, which only happened once during the season.
= Playoff Team
Bold = Division Opponent
| Week | Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | ||||
| 1 | Sun, Sep 6, 1981 Sun, Sep 6 | @ St. Louis Cardinals | Win 20 - 7 | |
| 2 | Thu, Sep 10, 1981 Thu, Sep 10 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | Win 30 - 10 | |
| 3 | Sun, Sep 20, 1981 Sun, Sep 20 | @ Houston Oilers | Win 16 - 10 | |
| 4 | Sun, Sep 27, 1981 Sun, Sep 27 | @ Baltimore Colts | Win 31 - 28 | |
| 5 | Sun, Oct 4, 1981 Sun, Oct 4 | vs New York Jets | Tie 28 - 28 | OT |
| 6 | Mon, Oct 12, 1981 Mon, Oct 12 | @ Buffalo Bills | Loss 21 - 31 | |
| 7 | Sun, Oct 18, 1981 Sun, Oct 18 | vs Washington Redskins | Win 13 - 10 | |
| 8 | Sun, Oct 25, 1981 Sun, Oct 25 | @ Dallas Cowboys | Loss 27 - 28 | |
| 9 | Sun, Nov 1, 1981 Sun, Nov 1 | vs Baltimore Colts | Win 27 - 10 | |
| 10 | Sun, Nov 8, 1981 Sun, Nov 8 | @ New England Patriots | Win 30 - 27 | OT |
| 11 | Sun, Nov 15, 1981 Sun, Nov 15 | vs Oakland Raiders | Loss 17 - 33 | |
| 12 | Sun, Nov 22, 1981 Sun, Nov 22 | @ New York Jets | Loss 15 - 16 | |
| 13 | Mon, Nov 30, 1981 Mon, Nov 30 | vs Philadelphia Eagles | Win 13 - 10 | |
| 14 | Sun, Dec 6, 1981 Sun, Dec 6 | vs New England Patriots | Win 24 - 14 | |
| 15 | Sun, Dec 13, 1981 Sun, Dec 13 | @ Kansas City Chiefs | Win 17 - 7 | |
| 16 | Sat, Dec 19, 1981 Sat, Dec 19 | vs Buffalo Bills | Win 16 - 6 | |
| Playoffs | ||||
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| Divisional Divisional Round | Sat, Jan 2, 1982 Sat, Jan 2, 1982 | vs San Diego Chargers | Loss 38 - 41 | OT |
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