(1–0). Detroit finished ahead of Green Bay in the NFC Central based on better record against common opponents (4–4 to Packers’ 3–5). Playoffs Records, milestones, and notable statistics Records Set Most Passes Attempted, Season, 709 Minnesota Vikings Most Punts, Season, 114 Chicago Bears Most Yards, Punt Returns, Both Teams, Game, 282 Los Angeles Rams (219) vs Atlanta Falcons (63), Oct 11, 1981 Records Tied Most Touchdowns, Passing, Single Team, Game, 7 San Diego Chargers (vs Oakland Raiders) Nov 22, 1981 Most Touchdowns, Punt Returns, Single Team, Game, 2 Los Angeles Rams (vs Atlanta Falcons) Oct 11, 1981 Baltimore Colts Defense The 1981 Baltimore Colts were one of the worst defenses in NFL history; they set five dubious defensive records: Most Points Allowed, Season, 533 Most Touchdowns Allowed, Season, 68 Most First Downs Allowed Season, 406 Most Yards Allowed, Season, 6,793 Fewest Punt Returns, Season, 12 Statistical leaders Team Awards Coaching changes Denver Broncos: Dan Reeves replaced the fired Red Miller. Houston Oilers: Bum Phillips was fired and replaced by Ed Biles. New Orleans Saints: Bum Phillips joined the Saints after being fired by the Oilers. Dick Nolan was fired after a 0–12 start in 1980, and Dick Stanfel took over as interim. Washington Redskins: Joe Gibbs replaced Jack Pardee. Stadium changes The home of the San Diego Chargers, San Diego Stadium, was renamed Jack Murphy Stadium in memory of local sportswriter Jack Murphy Uniform changes The Cincinnati Bengals made significant modifications to their uniforms for the first time since the team's debut in 1968, discontinuing the design similar to the Cleveland Browns' jerseys. Orange and black tiger stripes were added to the jerseys and pants. Black tiger stripes were also added to the orange helmets. The Dallas Cowboys adopted a new blue jersey which was darker than its predecessors and featured silver numbers. The Cowboys wore this blue jersey through 1994. The Houston Oilers resumed wearing blue pants with their white jerseys. The Los Angeles Rams switched from gray to blue face masks Television This was the fourth and final year under the league's broadcast contracts with ABC, CBS, and NBC to televise Monday Night Football, the NFC package, and the AFC package, respectively. The league then negotiated to have all three networks renew their deals for another five years. John Madden became the lead color commentator for CBS, replacing Tom Brookshier who moved into a play-by-play role. However CBS