The Miami Dolphins lost to the San Diego Chargers, 41 to 38, in the 1981 AFC divisional game on January 2, 1982.

The Miami Dolphins lost to the San Diego Chargers, 41 to 38, in the 1981 AFC divisional game on January 2, 1982.
1st quarter
SD
MIA
Rolf Benirschke 32-yard field goal
3
0
Wes Chandler 58-yard punt return (Rolf Benirschke kick)
10
0
Chuck Muncie 1-yard run (Rolf Benirschke kick)
17
0
James Brooks 8-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick)
24
0
2nd quarter
SD
MIA
Uwe von Schamann 34-yard field goal
24
3
Joe Rose 1-yard pass from Don Strock (Uwe von Schamann kick)
24
10
Tony Nathan 25-yard pass from Don Strock (Uwe von Schamann kick)
24
17
3rd quarter
SD
MIA
Joe Rose 15-yard pass from Don Strock (Uwe von Schamann kick)
24
24
Kellen Winslow 25-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick)
31
24
Bruce Hardy 50-yard pass from Don Strock (Uwe von Schamann kick)
31
31
4th quarter
SD
MIA
Tony Nathan 12-yard run (Uwe von Schamann kick)
31
38
James Brooks 9-yard pass from Dan Fouts (Rolf Benirschke kick)
38
38
OT
SD
MIA
Rolf Benirschke 29-yard field goal
41
38