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1987 Denver Broncos season
NFL team season
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NFL team season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| team | Denver Broncos |
| year | 1987 |
| record | 10–4–1 |
| division_place | 1st AFC West |
| coach | Dan Reeves |
| off_coach | Mike Shanahan |
| def_coach | Joe Collier |
| general manager | John Beake |
| owner | Pat Bowlen |
| stadium | Mile High Stadium |
| uniform | Broncos 1968-96 uniforms.png |
| playoffs | **Won [Divisional Playoffs](1987-88-nfl-playoffs)** |
| (vs. [Oilers](1987-houston-oilers-season)) 34–10 | |
| **Won [AFC Championship](1987-88-nfl-playoffs)** | |
| (vs. [Browns](1987-cleveland-browns-season)) 38–33 | |
| Lost Super Bowl XXII | |
| (vs. [Redskins](1987-washington-redskins-season)) 10–42 | |
| pro bowlers | QB John Elway |
| G Keith Bishop | |
| LB Karl Mecklenburg | |
| shortnavlink | Broncos seasons |
(vs. Oilers) 34–10 Won AFC Championship (vs. Browns) 38–33 Lost Super Bowl XXII (vs. Redskins) 10–42 G Keith Bishop LB Karl Mecklenburg
The 1987 Denver Broncos season was the team's 28th year in professional football and its 18th with the National Football League (NFL). Games scheduled during the third week of the season were cancelled, and games played from weeks 4 to 6 were played with replacement teams. The Broncos finished first in the AFC West, and were AFC champions for the second straight year. Quarterback John Elway was voted league MVP for 1987. The Broncos reached the Super Bowl for the second consecutive season, but lost for the second straight time, 42–10 to the Washington Redskins.
Offseason
NFL draft
Main article: 1987 NFL draft
Personnel
Staff
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President and chief executive officer – Pat Bowlen
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General manager – John Beake
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Director of player personnel – Reed Johnson
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Director of pro personnel – Lide Huggins
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Vice president/head coach – Dan Reeves
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Assistant head coach/defense – Joe Collier
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Special assistant – Marvin Bass
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Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks – Mike Shanahan
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Running backs – Nick Nicolau
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Wide receivers/tight ends – Chan Gailey
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Offensive line – Alex Gibbs
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Defensive line – Stan Jones
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Assistant defensive line – Rubin Carter
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Linebackers – Myrel Moore
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Defensive backs – Charlie West
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Special teams – Mike Nolan
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Strength/conditioning – Al Miller
Roster
NFL replacement players
After the league decided to use replacement players during the NFLPA strike, the following team was assembled:
| Denver Broncos | year=1987 | border=2}};" | **1987 Denver Broncos replacement roster** |
|---|---|---|---|
Regular season
Schedule
| Denver Broncos | year=1987 | border=2}}" | Week | Denver Broncos | year=1987 | border=2}}" | Date | Denver Broncos | year=1987 | border=2}}" | Opponent | Denver Broncos | year=1987 | border=2}}" | Result | Denver Broncos | year=1987 | border=2}}" | Record | Denver Broncos | year=1987 | border=2}}" | Venue | Denver Broncos | year=1987 | border=2}}" | Attendance | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
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| September 13 | **[Seattle Seahawks](1987-seattle-seahawks-season)** | **W** 40–17 | 1–0 | Mile High Stadium | 75,999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 20 | at [Green Bay Packers](1987-green-bay-packers-season) | **T** 17–17 (OT) | 1–0–1 | Milwaukee County Stadium | 50,624 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 28 | at [Cleveland Browns](1987-cleveland-browns-season) | canceled | 1–0–1 | Cleveland Stadium | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 4 | [Houston Oilers](1987-houston-oilers-season) | **L** 10–40 | 1–1–1 | Mile High Stadium | 38,494 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 12 | **[Los Angeles Raiders](1987-los-angeles-raiders-season)** | **W** 30–14 | 2–1–1 | Mile High Stadium | 61,230 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 18 | at **[Kansas City Chiefs](1987-kansas-city-chiefs-season)** | **W** 26–17 | 3–1–1 | Arrowhead Stadium | 20,296 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| October 26 | at [Minnesota Vikings](1987-minnesota-vikings-season) | **L** 27–34 | 3–2–1 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 51,011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 1 | [Detroit Lions](1987-detroit-lions-season) | **W** 34–0 | 4–2–1 | Mile High Stadium | 75,172 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 8 | at [Buffalo Bills](1987-buffalo-bills-season) | **L** 14–21 | 4–3–1 | Rich Stadium | 63,698 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 16 | [Chicago Bears](1987-chicago-bears-season) | **W** 31–29 | 5–3–1 | Mile High Stadium | 75,783 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 22 | at **[Los Angeles Raiders](1987-los-angeles-raiders-season)** | **W** 23–17 | 6–3–1 | Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum | 61,318 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| November 29 | at **[San Diego Chargers](1987-san-diego-chargers-season)** | **W** 31–17 | 7–3–1 | Jack Murphy Stadium | 61,880 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 6 | [New England Patriots](1987-new-england-patriots-season) | **W** 31–20 | 8–3–1 | Mile High Stadium | 75,795 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 13 | at **[Seattle Seahawks](1987-seattle-seahawks-season)** | **L** 21–28 | 8–4–1 | Kingdome | 61,759 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 19 | **[Kansas City Chiefs](1987-kansas-city-chiefs-season)** | **W** 20–17 | 9–4–1 | Mile High Stadium | 75,053 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 27 | **[San Diego Chargers](1987-san-diego-chargers-season)** | **W** 24–0 | 10–4–1 | Mile High Stadium | 21,189 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Note:** Intra-division opponents are in **bold** text. |
Game summaries
Week 1
- John Elway 22/32, 338 Yds, 4 TD, INT
Week 2
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
Standings
Playoffs
Main article: 1987–88 NFL playoffs
| Denver Broncos | year=1986 | border=2}}" | Round | Denver Broncos | year=1986 | border=2}}" | Date | Denver Broncos | year=1986 | border=2}}" | Opponent (seed) | Denver Broncos | year=1986 | border=2}}" | Result | Denver Broncos | year=1986 | border=2}}" | Record | Denver Broncos | year=1986 | border=2}}" | Venue | Denver Broncos | year=1986 | border=2}}" | Attendance | [Divisional](1987-88-nfl-playoffs) | [AFC Championship](1987-88-nfl-playoffs) | Super Bowl XXII |
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| January 10, 1988 | [Houston Oilers](1987-houston-oilers-season) (4) | **W** 34–10 | 1–0 | Mile High Stadium | 75,968 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| January 17, 1988 | [Cleveland Browns](1987-cleveland-browns-season) (2) | **W** 38–33 | 2–0 | Mile High Stadium | 75,993 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| January 31, 1988 | [Washington Redskins](1987-washington-redskins-season) (N3) | **L** 10–42 | 2–1 | Jack Murphy Stadium | 73,302 |
Divisional
Broncos go to the AFC Championship Game and win to the Browns 38-33 but lost in Super Bowl XXII to the Redskins 42-10.
Conference Championship
Broncos go to Super Bowl XXII but lost to the Redskins 42-10.
Super Bowl
Broncos lost and in 1988 missed the playoffs 8-8.
Awards and records
- Ricky Nattiel, All-Rookie selection
References
References
- (September 26, 2019). "Broncos Directory". NFL Enterprises, LLC.
- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198709130den.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com]. Retrieved 2014-Feb-02.
- [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198710120den.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com]. Retrieved 2014-Aug-25.
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