[1] The defending Steinfeld Cup champions fell in the playoffs to the Boston Cannons in the 2011 MLL semifinals.
The Bayhawks acquired only 5 men from the 2011 MLL Draft.
[2] [3] The 2011 MLL playoffs were held at the Bayhawk's own Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on August 27 and 28.
Despite having the home field advantage, 4-seeded Chesapeake fell to #1 Boston 14-13.
It was a rematch of last year's semifinal game, which Chesapeake won 13-9. at Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium