9-7 (.563)
Stadium
Attendance
506,634 total
63,329 per game
63,329 per game
1981 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
3
78
Lloyd Burress DB
RetroSeasons
RetroSeasons recaps past sports seasons through stories, photos, videos, and stats from every team, league, and stadium in history. Coverage includes the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL, as well as vintage media from defunct teams and leagues.
Kansas City Chiefs
1981 Season Recap
The 1981 Kansas City Chiefs, coached by Marv Levy, missed the playoffs after finishing the NFL regular season in 3rd place in the AFC West with a 9-7 record.