The Washington Redskins were 8-8 in 1981. They finished 4th in the NFC East and 6th in the NFC.
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Dolphins' Malik Willis has impressive start, Marcus Mariota injured as Commanders win 20-7
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Commanders' Jayden Daniels shines in joint practice vs. Dolphins in front of a star-studded audience
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New coordinator Daronte Jones is transforming the Commanders' defense after major changes
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As Laremy Tunsil needs surgery, the Commanders turn to Brandon Coleman at left tackle
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Commanders LT Laremy Tunsil is expected to miss most of 2026 with torn triceps, report says
1981 Stats
See stats| GP | PTS | YDS | PLY | AVG | RUSH YDS | RUSH ATT | RUSH AVG | PASS YDS | PASS ATT | PASS AVG | SCK | SCKY | 1DWN | RUSH 1DWN | PASS 1DWN | PEN 1DWN | PEN | PEN YDS | |
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Team | 16 | 347 | 5,623 | 1,087 | 5.2 | 2,157 | 532 | 4.1 | 3,743 | 525 | 7.1 | 30 | 277 | 334 | 136 | 173 | 25 | 98 | 940 |
Team Rank | 10th | 9th | 10th | 12th | 12th | 12th | 16th | 9th | 7th | 11th | 8th | 15th | 6th | 7th | 9th | 15th | 10th | 22nd | |
Opponent | 16 | 349 | 5,206 | 1,016 | 5.1 | 2,161 | 532 | 4.1 | 3,310 | 452 | 7.3 | 32 | 265 | 310 | 133 | 152 | 25 | 108 | 921 |
Opponent Rank | 16th | 10th | 6th | 17th | 21st | 19th | 17th | 8th | 3rd | 20th | 19th | 11th | 16th | 22nd | 6th | 14th | 7th | 9th | |
Net | -2 | +417 | +71 | +0.0 | -4 | 0 | 0.0 | +433 | +73 | -0.2 | -2 | +12 | +24 | +3 | +21 | 0 | -10 | +19 | |
Net Rank | 16th | 12th | 7th | 15th | 16th | 16th | 14th | 7th | 3rd | 17th | 13th | 14th | 10th | 14th | 6th | 12th | 5th | 14th |
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| AFC East | W | L | T | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Patriots - y | 14 | 3 | 0 | .824 |
 Bills - w | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 |
 Dolphins - e | 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 |
 Jets - e | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 |
| AFC North | W | L | T | PCT |
 Steelers - y | 10 | 7 | 0 | .588 |
 Ravens - e | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 |
 Bengals - e | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 |
 Browns - e | 5 | 12 | 0 | .294 |
| AFC South | W | L | T | PCT |
 Jaguars - y | 13 | 4 | 0 | .765 |
 Texans - w | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 |
 Colts - e | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 |
 Titans - e | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 |
| AFC West | W | L | T | PCT |
 Broncos - z* | 14 | 3 | 0 | .824 |
 Chargers - w | 11 | 6 | 0 | .647 |
 Chiefs - e | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 |
 Raiders - e | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 |
| NFC East | W | L | T | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eagles - y | 11 | 6 | 0 | .647 |
 Cowboys - e | 7 | 9 | 1 | .441 |
 Commanders - e | 5 | 12 | 0 | .294 |
 Giants - e | 4 | 13 | 0 | .235 |
| NFC North | W | L | T | PCT |
 Bears - y | 11 | 6 | 0 | .647 |
 Packers - w | 9 | 7 | 1 | .559 |
 Vikings - e | 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 |
 Lions - e | 9 | 8 | 0 | .529 |
| NFC South | W | L | T | PCT |
 Panthers - y | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 |
 Buccaneers - e | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 |
 Falcons - e | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 |
 Saints - e | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 |
| NFC West | W | L | T | PCT |
 Seahawks - z* | 14 | 3 | 0 | .824 |
 Rams - w | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 |
 49ers - w | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 |
 Cardinals - e | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 |