| Rk | Day | Date | Tm | Opp | Tm | Opp | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sun | September 6, 1981 | L | New England Patriots | Baltimore Colts | 28 | 29 | box | |
| 2 | Sun | September 13, 1981 | L | New England Patriots | @ | Philadelphia Eagles | 3 | 13 | box |
| 3 | Sun | October 18, 1981 | W | New England Patriots | Houston Oilers | 38 | 10 | box | |
| 4 | Sun | October 25, 1981 | L | New England Patriots | @ | Washington Redskins | 22 | 24 | box |
| 5 | Sun | November 1, 1981 | L | New England Patriots | @ | Oakland Raiders | 17 | 27 | box |
| 6 | Sun | November 8, 1981 | L | New England Patriots | Miami Dolphins | 27 | 30 | box | |
| 7 | Sun | November 15, 1981 | L | New England Patriots | New York Jets | 6 | 17 | box |