League Champion: Houston Oilers
AP MVP: George Blanda
Passing Leader: George Blanda, 3330 Yds
Rushing Leader: Billy Cannon, 948 Yds
Receiving Leader: Charley Hennigan, 1746 Yds
Nov 3, 1961 | ||
Dallas Texans | 21 | Final |
Boston Patriots | 28 |
PassYds | Davidson-DTX | 313 |
RushYds | Garron-BOS | 53 |
RecYds | Burford-DTX | 137 |
Nov 5, 1961 | ||
Oakland Raiders | 31 | Final |
Buffalo Bills | 22 |
PassYds | Flores-OAK | 271 |
RushYds | Crow-OAK | 92 |
RecYds | Dubenion-BUF | 100 |
Nov 5, 1961 | ||
Houston Oilers | 55 | Final |
Denver Broncos | 14 |
PassYds | Blanda-HOU | 263 |
RushYds | Cannon-HOU | 118 |
RecYds | Groman-HOU | 134 |
Nov 5, 1961 | ||
New York Titans | 13 | Final |
San Diego Chargers | 48 |
PassYds | 2 tied | 127 |
RushYds | Lowe-SDG | 110 |
RecYds | Powell-NYT | 80 |
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1961 Week Summaries