| 1987 Miami Dolphins season | |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Don Shula |
| Home Field | Joe Robbie Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 8–7 |
| Place | 3rd AFC East |
| Playoff Finish | did not qualify |
| Timeline | |
| Previous Season | Next Season |
| 1986 | 1988 |
The 1987 Miami Dolphins season was the team's 22nd as a member of the National Football League. The Dolphins improved upon their previous season's output of 8–8, losing one fewer game.[1] Despite the improvement the team failed to reach the playoffs.
NFL Draft[]
Schedule[]
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 13, 1987 | at New England Patriots | L 28–21 | |
| 2 | September 20, 1987 | at Indianapolis Colts | W 23–10 | |
| – | September 27, 1987 | New York Giants | canceled | |
| 3 | October 4, 1987 | at Seattle Seahawks | L 24–20 | |
| 4 | October 11, 1987 | Kansas City Chiefs | W 42–0 | |
| 5 | October 18, 1987 | at New York Jets | L 37–31 | |
| 6 | October 25, 1987 | Buffalo Bills | L 34–31 | |
| 7 | November 1, 1987 | Pittsburgh Steelers | W 35–24 | |
| 8 | November 8, 1987 | at Cincinnati Bengals | W 20–14 | |
| 9 | November 15, 1987 | Indianapolis Colts | L 40–21 | |
| 10 | November 22, 1987 | at Dallas Cowboys | W 20–14 | |
| 11 | November 29, 1987 | at Buffalo Bills | L 27–0 | |
| 12 | December 7, 1987 | New York Jets | W 37–28 | |
| 13 | December 13, 1987 | at Philadelphia Eagles | W 28–10 | |
| 14 | December 20, 1987 | Washington Redskins | W 23–21 | |
| 15 | December 28, 1987 | New England Patriots | L 24–10 |
Standings[]
Template:1987 AFC East standings