1981 Los Angeles Rams season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 6, 1981 | Houston Oilers | L 27-20 | 63198 |
| 2 | September 13, 1981 | at New Orleans Saints | L 23-17 | 62063 |
| 3 | September 20, 1981 | Green Bay Packers | W 35-23 | 61286 |
| 4 | September 28, 1981 | at Chicago Bears | W 24-7 | 62461 |
| 5 | October 4, 1981 | Cleveland Browns | W 27-16 | 63924 |
| 6 | October 11, 1981 | at Atlanta Falcons | W 37-35 | 57841 |
| 7 | October 18, 1981 | at Dallas Cowboys | L 29-17 | 64649 |
| 8 | October 25, 1981 | at San Francisco 49ers | L 20-17 | 59190 |
| 9 | November 1, 1981 | Detroit Lions | W 20-13 | 61814 |
| 10 | November 8, 1981 | New Orleans Saints | L 21-13 | 61068 |