Oakland Raiders at Cleveland Browns 14 to 12
Sunday, January 4, 1981, Divisional RoundThe Browns began their playoff run at home against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, January 4, 1981. The Raiders began their playoff run the previous week with a win against the Houston Oilers. The Raiders continued their playoff run with a victory, 14-12, against the Browns. The Browns finished their season 11-5-0 in the regular season, 0-1 in the playoffs.
Oakland Raiders offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208 | 132 | 76 | 3 | 12 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Tom Flores Defensive Coordinator: Charlie Sumner Wide Receivers Coach: Lew Erber Offensive Line Coach: Sam Boghosian Running Backs Coach: Ray Willsey Tight Ends Coach: Bob Mischak Offensive Backfield Coach: Lew Erber Defensive Line Coach: Earl Leggett Defensive Backfield Coach: Chet Franklin, Willie Brown Special Teams Coach: Steve Ortmayer Assistant Coach: Joe Madro Director of Football Operations: Steve Ortmayer
Cleveland Browns offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 254 | 169 | 85 | 4 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Sam Rutigliano Defensive Coordinator: Marty Schottenheimer Quarterbacks Coach: Jim Shofner Wide Receivers Coach: Rich Kotite Offensive Line Coach: Rod Humenuik Running Backs Coach: Jim Garrett Linebackers Coach: Dave Adolph Defensive Backs Coach: Len Fontes Special Teams Coach: John Petercuskie Director of Pro Personnel: Allan Webb Film Coordinator: Ed Ulinski Athletic Trainer: Leo Murphy