1980 Miami Dolphins season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 7, 1980 | at Buffalo Bills | L 17–7 | 79598 |
| 2 | September 14, 1980 | Cincinnati Bengals | W 17–16 | 38322 |
| 3 | September 21, 1980 | at Atlanta Falcons | W 20–17 | 55470 |
| 4 | September 28, 1980 | New Orleans Saints | W 21–16 | 40946 |
| 5 | October 5, 1980 | Baltimore Colts | L 30–17 | 50631 |
| 6 | October 12, 1980 | at New England Patriots | L 34–0 | 60377 |
| 7 | October 19, 1980 | Buffalo Bills | W 17–14 | 41636 |
| 8 | October 27, 1980 | at New York Jets | L 17–14 | 53046 |
| 9 | November 2, 1980 | at Oakland Raiders | L 16–10 | 46378 |
| 10 | November 9, 1980 | at Los Angeles Rams | W 35–14 | 62198 |