1971 San Diego Chargers season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 19, 1971 | Kansas City Chiefs | W 21–14 | 54061 |
| 2 | September 26, 1971 | Oakland Raiders | L 34–0 | 54084 |
| 3 | October 3, 1971 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | L 21–17 | 44339 |
| 4 | October 10, 1971 | at Kansas City Chiefs | L 31–10 | 50514 |
| 5 | October 17, 1971 | at Denver Broncos | L 20–16 | 51200 |
| 6 | October 23, 1971 | Buffalo Bills | W 20–3 | 49261 |
| 7 | October 31, 1971 | New York Jets | W 49–21 | 44786 |
| 8 | November 7, 1971 | at New York Giants | L 35–17 | 62905 |
| 9 | November 15, 1971 | St. Louis Cardinals | W 20–17 | 46486 |
| 10 | November 21, 1971 | at Oakland Raiders | L 34–33 | 54681 |