1981 Minnesota Vikings season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 5, 1981 | at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | L 21-13 | 66287 |
| 2 | September 14, 1981 | Oakland Raiders | L 36-10 | 47186 |
| 3 | September 20, 1981 | Detroit Lions | W 26-24 | 45350 |
| 4 | September 27, 1981 | at Green Bay Packers (Milw) | W 30-13 | 55012 |
| 5 | October 4, 1981 | Chicago Bears | W 24-21 | 43827 |
| 6 | October 11, 1981 | at San Diego Chargers | W 33-31 | 50708 |
| 7 | October 18, 1981 | Philadelphia Eagles | W 35-23 | 45459 |
| 8 | October 25, 1981 | at St. Louis Cardinals | L 30-17 | 48039 |
| 9 | November 2, 1981 | at Denver Broncos | L 19-17 | 74834 |