1981 Detroit Lions schedule
Season statistics
| Offense | Defense | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record | Playoff record | Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs | Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
| 8-8-0 | 0-0 | 5933 | 3138 | 2795 | 43 | 340 | 4846 | 3223 | 1623 | 39 | 279 |
The Detroit Lions' fifty-second season was in 1981, and it was the fourth season Monte Clark served as the head coach of the team. The Lions played their home games at Pontiac Silverdome. They finished the season 8-8-0, 7-1-0 at home and 1-7-0 on the road.
Games
| Week | Opponent | Score | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | San Francisco 49ers | 24-17 | ||
| Week 2 | @ | San Diego Chargers | 23-28 | |
| Week 3 | @ | Minnesota Vikings | 24-26 | |
| Week 4 | Oakland Raiders | 16-0 | ||
| Week 5 | @ | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 10-28 | |
| Week 6 | @ | Denver Broncos | 21-27 | |
| Week 7 | Chicago Bears | 48-17 | ||
| Week 8 | Green Bay Packers | 31-27 | ||
| Week 9 | @ | Los Angeles Rams | 13-20 | |
| Week 10 | @ | Washington Redskins | 31-33 | |
| Week 11 | Dallas Cowboys | 27-24 | ||
| Week 12 | @ | Chicago Bears | 23-7 | |
| Week 13 | Kansas City Chiefs | 27-10 | ||
| Week 14 | @ | Green Bay Packers | 17-31 | |
| Week 15 | Minnesota Vikings | 45-7 | ||
| Week 16 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 17-20 |
1981 Detroit Lions Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Monte Clark Offensive Coordinator: Bob Schnelker Defensive Coordinator: Maxie Baughan Quarterbacks Coach: Bob Schnelker Wide Receivers Coach: Larry Seiple Offensive Line Coach: Fred Hoaglin Tight Ends Coach: Don Doll Offensive Backfield Coach: John Brunner Defensive Line Coach: Floyd Peters Linebackers Coach: Maxie Baughan Defensive Backfield Coach: Mel Phillips Special Teams Coach: Joe Madden Strength and Conditioning Coach: Gary Wade General Manager: Russ Thomas Head Trainer: Kent Falb Assistant Trainer: Joe Recknagel