1981 Atlanta Falcons 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 |
| 7-9-0 | 0-0 | 5664 | 3699 | 1965 | 41 | 318 | 5354 | 3688 | 1666 | 46 | 303 |
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The Atlanta Falcons' sixteenth season was in 1981, and it was the fifth season Leeman Bennett served as the head coach of the team. The Falcons played their home games at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. They finished the season 7-9-0, 4-4-0 at home and 3-5-0 on the road.
Games
| Week | Opponent | Score | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | New Orleans Saints | 27-0 | ||
| Week 2 | @ | Green Bay Packers | 31-17 | |
| Week 3 | San Francisco 49ers | 34-17 | ||
| Week 4 | @ | Cleveland Browns | 17-28 | |
| Week 5 | @ | Philadelphia Eagles | 13-16 | |
| Week 6 | Los Angeles Rams | 35-37 | ||
| Week 7 | St. Louis Cardinals | 41-20 | ||
| Week 8 | New York Giants | 24-27 | ||
| Week 9 | @ | New Orleans Saints | 41-10 | |
| Week 10 | @ | San Francisco 49ers | 14-17 | |
| Week 11 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 20-34 | ||
| Week 12 | Minnesota Vikings | 31-30 | ||
| Week 13 | @ | Houston Oilers | 31-27 | |
| Week 14 | @ | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 23-24 | |
| Week 15 | @ | Los Angeles Rams | 16-21 | |
| Week 16 | Cincinnati Bengals | 28-30 |
1981 Atlanta Falcons Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Leeman Bennett Quarterbacks Coach: Dick Wood Wide Receivers Coach: Jimmy Raye Offensive Backs Coach: John North Defensive Line Coach: Jim Stanley