1981 Miami Dolphins season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 6, 1981 | at St. Louis Cardinals | W 20–7 | 50351 |
| 2 | September 10, 1981 | Pittsburgh Steelers | W 30–10 | 75059 |
| 3 | September 20, 1981 | at Houston Oilers | W 16–10 | 47379 |
| 4 | September 27, 1981 | at Baltimore Colts | W 31–28 | 41630 |
| 5 | October 4, 1981 | New York Jets | T 28–28 | 68723 |
| 6 | October 12, 1981 | at Buffalo Bills | L 31–21 | 78576 |
| 7 | October 18, 1981 | Washington Redskins | W 13–10 | 47367 |
| 8 | October 25, 1981 | at Dallas Cowboys | L 28–27 | 64221 |
| 9 | November 1, 1981 | Baltimore Colts | W 27–10 | 46061 |
| 10 | November 8, 1981 | at New England Patriots | W 30–27 | 60436 |