Record 10–6 Start date 1981 | Owner Eugene V. Klein Home field Qualcomm Stadium | |
General manager Johnny Sanders(Since 1976) Pro Bowlers 5QB Dan FoutsRB Chuck MuncieTE Kellen WinslowG Doug WilkersonDT Gary Johnson AP All-Pros 6QB Dan FoutsRB Chuck MuncieTE Kellen WinslowG Doug WilkersonDT Gary JohnsonDT Louie Kelcher People also search for 1982 San Diego Chargers season | ||
The 1981 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to improve on their 11–5 record in 1980. In the playoffs they beat the Dolphins in a game known as the Epic in Miami and lost to the Bengals in a game known as the Freezer Bowl.
Contents
- Week 1 at Cleveland Browns
- Week 2 vs Detroit Lions
- Week 12 at Oakland Raiders
- Week 14 vs Buffalo Bills
- Week 15 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Week 16 vs Oakland Raiders
- Roster
- References
1981 was the second straight season in which the Chargers reached the AFC Championship Game, as well as their second consecutive loss.
Running back Chuck Muncie enjoyed his best season, running for 1,144 yards and 19 touchdowns, tying the then-NFL season record for rushing touchdowns.
During this season, the Chargers lost two key players by way of trade. Before Week 3, wide receiver John Jefferson was dealt to the Green Bay Packers, while defensive end Fred Dean would be dealt to the eventual Super Bowl champion San Francisco 49ers by Week 5. The season was chronicled on September 18, 2008 for America's Game: The Missing Rings, as one of the five greatest NFL teams to never win the Super Bowl.
Week 1: at Cleveland Browns
Week 2 vs. Detroit Lions
Week 12: at Oakland Raiders
Stats
Week 14: vs. Buffalo Bills
Stats
Week 15: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The game came down to the wire. A late interception from Buccaneers Quarterback Doug Williams at the Chargers own 1 yard-line sealed the deal for San Diego
Week 16: vs. Oakland Raiders
Last regular season game of NFL season.