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 |
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. The Dolphins played their home games at Joe Robbie Stadium. 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 |
1987 Miami Dolphins Coaching Staff
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