1961 Washington Redskins season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 17, 1961 | at San Francisco 49ers | L 35-3 | 43142 |
| 2 | September 24, 1961 | at Philadelphia Eagles | L 14-7 | 50108 |
| 3 | October 1, 1961 | New York Giants | L 24-21 | 36767 |
| 4 | October 8, 1961 | at Cleveland Browns | L 31-7 | 46186 |
| 5 | October 15, 1961 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | L 20-0 | 15072 |
| 6 | October 22, 1961 | St. Louis Cardinals | L 24-0 | 28037 |
| 7 | October 29, 1961 | Philadelphia Eagles | L 27-24 | 31066 |
| 8 | November 5, 1961 | at New York Giants | L 53-0 | 56077 |
| 9 | November 12, 1961 | Cleveland Browns | L 17-6 | 28975 |
| 10 | November 19, 1961 | at Dallas Cowboys | T 28-28 | 17500 |