1981 Miami Dolphins season

1981 Miami Dolphins season
Head coachDon Shula
Home fieldOrange Bowl
Results
Record11–4–1
Division place1st AFC East
Playoff finishLost Divisional Playoffs
(vs. Chargers) 38–41 (OT)
Pro Bowlers2
DT Bob Baumhower
G Ed Newman
The Dolphins facing the Chargers in the AFC Divisional Playoff known as the "Epic in Miami".

The 1981 Miami Dolphins season was the 16th year of existence for the Miami Dolphins franchise and 12th in the National Football League (NFL). After a mediocre season in 1980, where the team finished at 8-8 and missed the playoffs, the Dolphins made a return to the playoffs, winning the AFC East with an 11-4-1 record.