1987 Miami Dolphins schedule
Season statistics
| Offense | Defense | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record | Playoff record | Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs | Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
| 8-7-0 | 0-0 | 5538 | 3876 | 1662 | 37 | 331 | 5445 | 3247 | 2198 | 32 | 314 |
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The Miami Dolphins' twenty-second season was in 1987, and it was the eighteenth season Don Shula served as the head coach of the team. They finished the season 8-7-0, 4-3-0 at home and 4-4-0 on the road. At the end of the season, Troy Stradford was awarded with the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year award.
Games
| Week | Opponent | Score | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | @ | New England Patriots | 21-28 | |
| Week 2 | @ | Indianapolis Colts | 23-10 | |
| Week 4 | @ | Seattle Seahawks | 20-24 | |
| Week 5 | Kansas City Chiefs | 42-0 | ||
| Week 6 | @ | New York Jets | 31-37 | |
| Week 7 | Buffalo Bills | 31-34 | ||
| Week 8 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 35-24 | ||
| Week 9 | @ | Cincinnati Bengals | 20-14 | |
| Week 10 | Indianapolis Colts | 21-40 | ||
| Week 11 | @ | Dallas Cowboys | 20-14 | |
| Week 12 | @ | Buffalo Bills | 0-27 | |
| Week 13 | New York Jets | 37-28 | ||
| Week 14 | @ | Philadelphia Eagles | 28-10 | |
| Week 15 | Washington Redskins | 23-21 | ||
| Week 16 | New England Patriots | 10-24 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Don Shula Assistant Head Coach: David Shula Quarterbacks Coach: David Shula Wide Receivers Coach: David Shula Offensive Line Coach: John Sandusky Tight Ends Coach: Mike Westhoff Offensive Backs Coach: Carl Taseff Linebackers Coach: Chuck Studley Secondary Coach: Mel Phillips Defensive Assistant Coach: Tom Olivadotti Special Teams Coach: Mike Westhoff Strength and Conditioning Coach: Junior Wade College Scout: Kevin Colbert