1987 New England Patriots season
| 1987 New England Patriots season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Billy Sullivan |
| General manager | Patrick Sullivan |
| Head coach | Raymond Berry |
| Home stadium | Sullivan Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 8–7 |
| Division place | T-2nd AFC East |
| Playoffs | Did not qualify |
| All-Pros | LB Andre Tippett (1st team) |
| Pro Bowlers | WR Stanley Morgan LB Andre Tippett |
The 1987 New England Patriots season was the franchise's 18th season in the National Football League and 28th overall. They failed to improve on their 11–5 record from 1986, in the strike-shortened season, finishing 8–7, tied for second in the AFC East Division, and missing the playoffs for the first time since 1984.
Despite a players' strike, a revolving door at quarterback, and uncertainty over the team's ownership, the team managed to commit only 63 penalties in 1987, fewer than half of the 135 penalties that the Packer and Jet squads each committed.