| 1981 Miami Dolphins season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Don Shula |
| Home field | Orange Bowl |
| Results | |
| Record | 11–4–1 |
| Division place | 1st AFC East |
| Playoff finish | Lost Divisional Playoffs (vs. Chargers) 38–41 (OT) |
| Pro Bowlers | 2 DT Bob Baumhower G Ed Newman |
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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.