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1987 Miami Dolphins season

22nd season in franchise history; first in Joe Robbie Stadium

Field	Value
team	Miami Dolphins
year	1987
record	8–7
division_place	3rd AFC East
coach	Don Shula
stadium	Joe Robbie Stadium
playoffs	Did not qualify
pro bowlers	{{ Collapsible list
title	3
1	QB Dan Marino
2	ILB John Offerdahl
shortnavlink	Dolphins seasons

The 1987 Miami Dolphins season was the team's 22nd as a member of the National Football League (NFL). The Dolphins improved upon their previous season's output of 8–8, losing one fewer game. Despite the improvement the team failed to reach the playoffs. This was also the first season the Dolphins played their home games at Joe Robbie Stadium. Their first game at Joe Robbie Stadium was scheduled to open the stadium against the defending champion New York Giants but the 1987 strike resulted in all games from week 3 being permanently cancelled. So the first contest at the new venue involved replacement players, as 25,867 fans saw the Dolphins defeat the Kansas City Chiefs. The Dolphins finally played a 1987 home game with the regular players in week 6, losing in overtime to the Buffalo Bills.

Offseason

NFL draft

Main article: 1987 NFL draft

Personnel

Staff

President – Joe Robbie
Executive vice president/general manager – Mike Robbie
Vice-president – Don Shula
Director of player personnel – Chuck Connor
Director of pro scouting – Charley Winner
Head coach – Don Shula
Assistant head coach – David Shula
Quarterbacks/Receivers – David Shula
Offensive backs – Carl Taseff
Tight ends – Mike Westhoff
Offensive line – John Sandusky
Defense – Tom Olivadotti
Defensive line – Dan Sekanovich
Linebackers – Chuck Studley
Defensive backs – Mel Phillips
Special teams – Mike Westhoff
Strength and conditioning – Junior Wade

NFL replacement players

After the league decided to use replacement players during the NFLPA strike, the following team was assembled:

Kyle Mackey, whose father, Dee Mackey, played for Don Shula with the Baltimore Colts, served as a replacement quarterback.

Miami Dolphins	year=1987	border=2}};"	1987 Miami Dolphins replacement roster

Roster

Schedule

Miami Dolphins	year=1987	border=2}}"	Week	Miami Dolphins	year=1987
September 13	at [New England Patriots](1987-new-england-patriots-season)	L 21–28	0–1	Sullivan Stadium	54,642
September 20	at [Indianapolis Colts](1987-indianapolis-colts-season)	W 23–10	1–1	Hoosier Dome	57,524
September 27	[New York Giants](1987-new-york-giants-season)	canceled	1–1	Joe Robbie Stadium
October 4	at [Seattle Seahawks](1987-seattle-seahawks-season)	L 20–24	1–2	Kingdome	19,448
October 11	[Kansas City Chiefs](1987-kansas-city-chiefs-season)	W 42–0	2–2	Joe Robbie Stadium	25,867
October 18	at [New York Jets](1987-new-york-jets-season)	L 31–37 (OT)	2–3	Giants Stadium	18,249
October 25	[Buffalo Bills](1987-buffalo-bills-season)	L 31–34 (OT)	2–4	Joe Robbie Stadium	61,295
November 1	[Pittsburgh Steelers](1987-pittsburgh-steelers-season)	W 35–24	3–4	Joe Robbie Stadium	52,578
November 8	at [Cincinnati Bengals](1987-cincinnati-bengals-season)	W 20–14	4–4	Riverfront Stadium	53,840
November 15	[Indianapolis Colts](1987-indianapolis-colts-season)	L 21–40	4–5	Joe Robbie Stadium	65,433
November 22	at [Dallas Cowboys](1987-dallas-cowboys-season)	W 20–14	5–5	Texas Stadium	56,519
November 29	at [Buffalo Bills](1987-buffalo-bills-season)	L 0–27	5–6	Rich Stadium	68,055
December 7	[New York Jets](1987-new-york-jets-season)	W 37–28	6–6	Joe Robbie Stadium	62,592
December 13	at [Philadelphia Eagles](1987-philadelphia-eagles-season)	W 28–10	7–6	Veterans Stadium	63,841
December 20	[Washington Redskins](1987-washington-redskins-season)	W 23–21	8–6	Joe Robbie Stadium	65,715
December 28	[New England Patriots](1987-new-england-patriots-season)	L 10–24	8–7	Joe Robbie Stadium	61,192
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Season summary

Week 1

Miami Dolphins punter Reggie Roby injured in the game, forcing Don Strock to punt in the emergency situation. Additionally, with 2:22 left in the game Dan Marino was injured forcing Strock to fill in at the quarterback position as well, nearly mounting a winning comeback drive.

Week 6

Week 14

Dan Marino 22/50, 393 Yds
Mark Duper 6 Rec, 170 Yds

Standings

References

"1987 Miami Dolphins Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees".
100 Things Dolphins Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die, Armando Salguero, Triumph Books, Chicago, 2020, ISBN 978-1-62937-722-3, p.189
100 Things Dolphins Fans Should Know and Do Before They Die, Armando Salguero, Triumph Books, Chicago, 2020, ISBN 978-1-62937-722-3, p.188
[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198709130nwe.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com]. Retrieved 2022-Mar-22.
[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198710250mia.htm]. Retrieved 2021-Jul-19.
[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/198712200mia.htm Pro-Football-Reference.com]. Retrieved 2017-Jan-08.

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