1981 San Diego Chargers season
The 1981 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to improve on their 11–5 record in 1980. In the playoffs they beat the Dolphins in a game known as the Epic in Miami and lost to the Bengals in a game known as the Freezer Bowl. 1981 was the second straight season in which the Chargers reached the AFC Championship Game, as well as their second consecutive loss. Running back Chuck Muncie enjoyed his best season, running for 1,144 yards and 19 touchdowns, tying the then-NFL season record for rushing touchdowns.
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1981 San Diego Chargers season
The 1981 San Diego Chargers season began with the team trying to improve on their 11–5 record in 1980. In the playoffs they beat the Dolphins in a game known as the Epic in Miami and lost to the Bengals in a game known as the Freezer Bowl. 1981 was the second straight season in which the Chargers reached the AFC Championship Game, as well as their second consecutive loss. Running back Chuck Muncie enjoyed his best season, running for 1,144 yards and 19 touchdowns, tying the then-NFL season record for rushing touchdowns.
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The 1981 San Diego Chargers se ...... s to never win the Super Bowl.
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*Defensive Coordinator – Jack Pardee
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Bauer 4 yard pass from Fouts
Benirschke 32 yard field goal
Benirschke 43 yard field goal
Benirschke 50 yard field goal
Brooks 13 yard pass from Fouts
Brooks 4 yard run
Cappelletti 2 yard run
Charlie Joiner 29-yard pass from Dan Fouts
Charlie Joiner 6-yard pass from Dan Fouts
Chris Bahr 34-yard field goal
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*Owner – Gene Klein
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*Head Coach – Don Coryell
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*Offensive Coordinator – Larrye Weaver
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Chargers 17–10
Chargers 20–10
Chargers 21–14
Chargers 23–10
Chargers 24–21
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Buffalo Bills at San Diego Chargers
Oakland Raiders at San Diego Chargers
San Diego Chargers at Oakland Raiders
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Frank Gifford, Howard Cosell, and Don Meredith
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The 1981 San Diego Chargers se ...... record for rushing touchdowns.
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1981 San Diego Chargers season
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