4-12 (.250)
Stadium
Attendance
440,708 total
55,089 per game
55,089 per game
1981 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
2
51
Ricky Jackson LB
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.
New Orleans Saints
1981 Season Recap
The 1981 New Orleans Saints, coached by Bum Phillips, missed the playoffs after finishing the NFL regular season in 4th place in the NFC West with a 4-12 record.