1971 Baltimore Colts Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 10-4
Finishing 2nd in the NFL's East Division of the American Football Conference
Postseason: 1-1 Lost Conference Championship
Coach: Don McCafferty (10-4)
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
1971 Baltimore Colts Roster
The Baltimore Colts of the National Football League ended the 1971 season with a record of 10 wins and 4 losses, finishing second in the NFL's East Division of the American Football Conference. The team compiled a postseason mark of 1-1.
Baltimore piled up points with 313 points, while the solid defense allowed 140. Norm Bulaich ran for a team-leading 741 yards for the Colts, while Tom Matte additionally buoyed the ground attack.
Earl Morrall tossed for 1,210 yards. Tom Mitchell topped pass catchers, hauling in 33 balls, while Eddie Hinton added 436 receiving yards, while Norm Bulaich, Tom Matte and Ray Perkins each were targeted regularly as well.
Charlie Stukes intercepted 8 opponent throws.
Don McCafferty coached the team. The 1971 Baltimore Colts lost in the Conference Championship.
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Regular Season Points For: 313
Regular Season Points Against: 140
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 19, 1971 | New York Jets 0 at Baltimore Colts 22 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | ||
| September 26, 1971 | Cleveland Browns 14 at Baltimore Colts 13 | L | 1-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 1-1-0 | ||
| October 3, 1971 | Baltimore Colts 23 at New England Patriots 3 | W | 1-1-0 | 1-0-0 | 2-1-0 | ||
| October 10, 1971 | Baltimore Colts 43 at Buffalo Bills 0 | W | 1-1-0 | 2-0-0 | 3-1-0 | ||
| October 17, 1971 | Baltimore Colts 31 at New York Giants 7 | W | 1-1-0 | 3-0-0 | 4-1-0 | ||
| October 25, 1971 | Baltimore Colts 3 at Minnesota Vikings 10 | L | 1-1-0 | 3-1-0 | 4-2-0 | ||
| October 31, 1971 | Pittsburgh Steelers 21 at Baltimore Colts 34 | W | 2-1-0 | 3-1-0 | 5-2-0 | ||
| November 8, 1971 | Los Angeles Rams 17 at Baltimore Colts 24 | W | 3-1-0 | 3-1-0 | 6-2-0 | ||
| November 14, 1971 | Baltimore Colts 14 at New York Jets 13 | W | 3-1-0 | 4-1-0 | 7-2-0 | ||
| November 21, 1971 | Baltimore Colts 14 at Miami Dolphins 17 | L | 3-1-0 | 4-2-0 | 7-3-0 | ||
| November 28, 1971 | Baltimore Colts 37 at Oakland Raiders 14 | W | 3-1-0 | 5-2-0 | 8-3-0 | ||
| December 5, 1971 | Buffalo Bills 0 at Baltimore Colts 24 | W | 4-1-0 | 5-2-0 | 9-3-0 | ||
| December 11, 1971 | Miami Dolphins 3 at Baltimore Colts 14 | W | 5-1-0 | 5-2-0 | 10-3-0 | ||
| December 19, 1971 | New England Patriots 21 at Baltimore Colts 17 | L | 5-2-0 | 5-2-0 | 10-4-0 | ||
| December 26, 1971 | Baltimore Colts 20 at Cleveland Browns 3 | W | 0-0-0 | 1-0-0 | 1-0-0 | AFC Divisional Playoff | |
| January 2, 1972 | Baltimore Colts 0 at Miami Dolphins 21 | L | 0-0-0 | 1-1-0 | 1-1-0 | AFC Championship |
