1987 Indianapolis Colts season

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1987 Indianapolis Colts season
Owner Robert Irsay
General manager Jim Irsay
Head coach Ron Meyer
Home field Hoosier Dome
Local radio WIBC–AM 1070
Results
Record9–6
Division place1st AFC East
Playoff finishLost Divisional Playoffs
(at Browns) 21–38
Pro Bowlers
6 [1]
AP All-Pros
6 [2]
Dickerson rushing the ball during an away game against the Cleveland Browns in 1987. Indianapolis Colts at Cleveland Browns 1988-09-19 (ticket) (crop).jpg
Dickerson rushing the ball during an away game against the Cleveland Browns in 1987.

The 1987 Indianapolis Colts season was the 35th season for the team in the National Football League (NFL) and fourth in Indianapolis. It was also their first full season under head coach Ron Meyer, who had taken over an 0-13 Colts team the previous season after Rod Dowhower was fired.

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The team finished the strike-shortened season with a record of 9-6 and won the AFC East division.

This season marked the first winning season, division championship, and playoff appearance for the Colts since 1977, when they were still in Baltimore.

NFL Films produced a documentary about the team's season entitled Off and Running; it was narrated by Jeff Kaye.

Offseason

NFL draft

1987 Indianapolis Colts Draft
RoundSelectionPlayerPositionCollege
1 2 Cornelius Bennett LB Alabama
230Choice to Washington
358 Chris Gambol OG Iowa
485 Randy Dixon OG Pittsburgh
5114 Roy Banks WR Eastern Illinois
6142 Freddie Robinson DB Alabama
7170 Mark Bellini WR Brigham Young
8197Choice to Tampa Bay
200
(Choice from Buffalo)		 Chuckie Miller DB UCLA
9225Choice to N.Y. Giants
247
(Choice from Cleveland)		 Bob Ontko LB Penn State
10253 Chris Goode DB Alabama
11281Jim Reynosa DE Arizona State
12309 David Adams RB Arizona

NFL replacement players

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

1987 Indianapolis Colts replacement roster

Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

Roster

1987 Indianapolis Colts roster
Quarterbacks (QB)

Running backs (RB)

Wide receivers (WR)

Tight ends (TE)

 Offensive linemen (OL)

Defensive linemen (DL)

 Linebackers (LB)

Defensive backs (DB)

Special teams

Reserve

Rookies in italics

Pre season

Schedule

WeekDateOpponentTimeTVResultRecordVenueAttendanceRecap
1 August 15at Detroit Lions 7:00 p.m. EST WTHR W 22–191–0 Pontiac Silverdome
45,753
2 August 22at Minnesota Vikings 7:00 p.m. EST WTHR L 19–371–1 Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
49,304
3 August 29 Houston Oilers 7:30 p.m. EST WTHR W 17–62–1 Hoosier Dome
51,975
4 September 5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7:30 p.m. EST WTHR W 23–63–1 Hoosier Dome
50,111

Game summaries

Week P1: at Detroit Lions

Preseason Week 1: Indianapolis Colts at Detroit Lions – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Colts3102722
Lions0136019

at Pontiac Silverdome, Pontiac, Michigan

  • Date: August 15
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game attendance: 45,753
  • TV announcers (WTHR): Don Hein (play-by-play) and Darrel Burnett (color commentator)

Week P2: at Minnesota Vikings

Preseason Week 2: Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Colts3100013
Vikings31771037

at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, Minnesota

  • Date: August 22, 1987
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. EDT/6:00 p.m. CDT
  • Game attendance: 49,304
  • TV announcers (WTHR): Don Hein (play-by-play) and Darrel Burnett (color commentator)

Week P3: vs. Houston Oilers

Preseason Week 3: Houston Oilers at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Oilers60006
Colts0314017

at Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Date: August 29
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game attendance: 51,975
  • TV announcers (WTHR): Don Hein (play-by-play) and Darrel Burnett (color commentator)

Week P4: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Preseason Week 4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Buccaneers6100016
Colts3200023

at Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Date: September 5
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game attendance: 50,111
  • Referee: Ben Dreith
  • TV announcers (WTHR): Don Hein (play-by-play) and Darrel Burnett (color commentator)

Regular season

Schedule

WeekDateOpponentResultRecordVenueAttendanceRecap
1 September 13 Cincinnati Bengals L 21–230–1 Hoosier Dome 59,387 Recap
2 September 20, 1987 Miami Dolphins L 10–230–2Hoosier Dome57,524 Recap
3 September 27at St. Louis Cardinals Canceled [3] 0–2 Busch Stadium
4 October 4at Buffalo Bills W 47–61–2 Rich Stadium 9,860 Recap
5 October 11 New York Jets W 6–02–2Hoosier Dome34,927 Recap
6 October 18at Pittsburgh Steelers L 7–212–3 Three Rivers Stadium 34,627 Recap
7 October 25 New England Patriots W 30–163–3Hoosier Dome48,850 Recap
8 November 1at New York Jets W 19–144–3 Giants Stadium 60,863 Recap
9 November 8 San Diego Chargers L 13–164–4Hoosier Dome60,459 Recap
10 November 15at Miami Dolphins W 40–215–4 Joe Robbie Stadium 65,433 Recap
11 November 22at New England Patriots L 0–245–5 Sullivan Stadium 56,906 Recap
12 November 29 Houston Oilers W 51–276–5Hoosier Dome54,999 Recap
13 December 6at Cleveland Browns W 9–77–5 Cleveland Stadium 70,661 Recap
14 December 13 Buffalo Bills L 3–277–6Hoosier Dome60,253 Recap
15 December 20at San Diego Chargers W 20–78–6 Jack Murphy Stadium 46,211 Recap
16 December 27 Tampa Bay Buccaneers W 24–69–6Hoosier Dome60,468 Recap
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Week 1: Cincinnati Bengals at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bengals13001023
Colts707721

at Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana

Game information

Week 2: vs. Miami Dolphins

Week 2: Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Dolphins797023
Colts073010

at Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Date: September 20
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: None (Played indoors)
  • Game attendance: 57,524
  • Referee: Fred Wyant
  • TV announcers (NBC): Tom Hammond and Dave Casper
  • [6] [7]
Game information

Week 4: at Buffalo Bills

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Week 4: Indianapolis Colts at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Colts72119047
Bills00066

at Rich Stadium, Orchard Park, New York

  • Date: October 4
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: 43 °F (6 °C); relative humidity 62%; wind 13 miles per hour (21 km/h; 11 kn)
  • Game attendance: 9,860
  • Referee: Dick Hantak
  • TV announcers (NBC): Sam Nover (play-by-play) and Dave Casper (color commentator)
  • [9]
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
INDPassing Gary Hogeboom 17/25, 259 YDS, 5 TDs
Rushing Chuck Banks 16 CAR, 69 YDS
Receiving Walter Murray 7 REC, 161 YDS, 2 TDs
BUFPassing Willie Totten 4/12, 71 YDS, 1 TD
Rushing Johnny Shepherd 7 CAR, 38 YDS
Receiving Sheldon Gaines 6 REC, 98 YDS

Week 5: vs. New York Jets

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Week 5: New York Jets at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Jets00000
Colts03306

at Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana

TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
NYJPassing David Norrie 17/35, 163 YDS, 3 INTs
Rushing Dennis Bligen 12 CAR, 35 YDS
Receiving Michael Harper 5 REC, 56 YDS
INDPassing Gary Hogeboom 15/28, 115 YDS, 1 TDs
Rushing Chuck Banks 25 CAR, 159 YDS
Receiving Chuck Banks 5 REC, 22 YDS

Week 6: at Pittsburgh Steelers

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Week 6: Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Colts07007
Steelers7001421

at Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Date: October 18
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: 53 °F (12 °C); relative humidity 62%; wind 6 miles per hour (9.7 km/h; 5.2 kn) (Scattered Clouds)
  • Game attendance: 34,627
  • Referee: Tom Dooley
  • TV announcers (NBC): Tom Hammond (play-by-play) and Sam Rutigliano (color commentator)
  • [13]
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
INDPassing Blair Kiel 17/30, 195 YDS, 1 TD, 3 INTs
Rushing Gordon Brown 9 CAR, 32 YDS
Receiving Mark Bellini 5 REC, 69 YDS
PITPassing Steve Bono 11/23, 138 YDS, 2 TDs, 1 INT
Rushing Earnest Jackson 24 CAR, 134 YDS
Receiving John Stallworth 5 REC, 54 YDS, 1 TD

Week 7: vs. New England Patriots

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Week 7: New England Patriots at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Patriots337316
Colts01013730

at Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Date: October 25
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: None (played indoors)
  • Game attendance: 48,850
  • Referee: Bob McElwee
  • TV announcers (NBC): Kevin Slaten (play-by-play) and Reggie Rucker (color commentator)
  • [15]
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
NEPassing Tony Eason 22/42, 246 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Mosi Tatupu 12 CAR, 39 YDS
Receiving Stanley Morgan 7 REC, 102 YDS, 1 TD
INDPassing Jack Trudeau 17/28, 239 YDS, 1 TD
Rushing Albert Bentley 16 CAR, 65 YDS, 1 TD
Receiving Albert Bentley 4 REC, 53 YDS

Week 8: at New York Jets

[16]

Week 8: Indianapolis Colts at New York Jets – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Colts373619
Jets070714

at Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

  • Date: November 1
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 53 °F (12 °C); relative humidity 62%; wind 9 miles per hour (14 km/h; 7.8 kn)
  • Game attendance: 60,863
  • Referee: Ben Dreith
  • TV announcers (NBC): Marv Albert (play-by-play) and Joe Namath (color commentator)
  • [17]
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
INDPassing Jack Trudeau 14/23, 192 YDS, 1 TD
Rushing Albert Bentley 29 CAR, 145 YDS
Receiving Pat Beach 4 REC, 31 YDS
NYJPassing Ken O'Brien 15/29, 174 YDS, 1 INT
Rushing Johnny Hector 5 CAR, 37 YDS, 2 TDs
Receiving Al Toon 7 REC, 79 YDS

On October 31, the Los Angeles Rams traded Eric Dickerson to the Indianapolis Colts in a three team trade involving the Buffalo Bills. The Rams sent Dickerson to the Colts for six draft choices and two players. Buffalo obtained the rights to Cornelius Bennett from Indianapolis. Buffalo sent running back Greg Bell and three draft choices to the Rams, while Indianapolis added Owen Gill and three of their own draft picks to complete the deal with the Rams. [18]

Week 9: vs. San Diego Chargers

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Week 9: San Diego Chargers at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Chargers0061016
Colts3100013

at Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana

TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
SDPassing Dan Fouts 16/30, 214 YDS, 1 TD, 3 INTs
Rushing Curtis Adams 13 CAR, 52 YDS
Receiving Wes Chandler 4 REC, 73 YDS
INDPassing Jack Trudeau 12/18, 127 YDS
Rushing Eric Dickerson 35 CAR, 138 YDS
Receiving Matt Bouza 3 REC, 53 YDS

Week 10: at Miami Dolphins

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Week 10: Indianapolis Colts at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Colts71331740
Dolphins1470021

at Joe Robbie Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

  • Date: November 15
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 77 °F (25 °C); relative humidity 76%; wind 14 miles per hour (23 km/h; 12 kn) (Scattered Clouds)
  • Game attendance: 65,433
  • Referee: Jim Tunney
  • TV announcers (NBC): Dick Enberg (play-by-play) and Merlin Olsen (color commentator)
  • [22]
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
INDPassing Gary Hogeboom 22/37, 218 YDS, 1 TD
Rushing Eric Dickerson 30 CAR, 154 YDS, 1 TD
Receiving Matt Bouza 5 REC, 61 YDS
MIAPassing Dan Marino 14/34, 194 YDS, 2 TDs, 1 INT
Rushing Troy Stradford 8 CAR, 28 YDS
Receiving Tony Nathan 4 REC, 31 YDS

Week 11: at New England Patriots

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Week 11: Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Colts00000
Patriots01014024

at Sullivan Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

  • Date: November 22
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 24 °F (−4 °C); relative humidity 44%; wind 33 miles per hour (53 km/h; 29 kn); wind chill 9 °F (−13 °C) (Sunny)
  • Game attendance: 56,906
  • Referee: Gordon McCarter
  • TV announcers (NBC): Don Criqui (play-by-play) and Bob Trumpy (color commentator)
  • [24]
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
INDPassing Gary Hogeboom 10/20, 122 YDS, 3 INTs
Rushing Eric Dickerson 27 CAR, 117 YDS
Receiving Bill Brooks 5 REC, 72 YDS
NEPassing Tom Ramsey 12/26, 183 YDS, 1 TD
Rushing Bob Perryman 10 CAR, 73 YDS
Receiving Stanley Morgan 5 REC, 102 YDS

Week 12: vs. Houston Oilers

[25]

Week 12: Houston Oilers at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Oilers01071027
Colts72132051

at Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Date: November 29
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: None (played indoors)
  • Game attendance: 54,009
  • Referee: Bob Frederic
  • TV announcers (NBC): Tom Hammond (play-by-play) and Michael Jackson (color commentator)
  • [26]
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
HOUPassing Warren Moon 24/44, 327 YDS, 3 TDs, 2 INTs
Rushing Mike Rozier 26 CAR, 122 YDS
Receiving Drew Hill 7 REC, 134 YDS, 2 TDs
INDPassing Gary Hogeboom 8/15, 149 YDS, 1 TD
Rushing Eric Dickerson 27 CAR, 136 YDS, 2 TDs
Receiving Matt Bouza 3 REC, 29 YDS, 1 TD

Week 13: at Cleveland Browns

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Week 13: Indianapolis Colts at Cleveland Browns – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Colts09009
Browns00707

at Cleveland Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

  • Date: December 6
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: 32 °F (0 °C); relative humidity 74%; wind 7 miles per hour (11 km/h; 6.1 kn); wind chill 26 °F (−3 °C)
  • Game attendance: 70,661
  • Referee: Dick Jorgensen
  • TV announcers (NBC): Charlie Jones (play-by-play) and Jimmy Cefalo (color commentator)
  • [28]
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
INDPassing Jack Trudeau 20/34, 192 YDS
Rushing Eric Dickerson 27 CAR, 98 YDS
Receiving Bill Brooks 7 REC, 85 YDS
CLEPassing Bernie Kosar 16/35, 178 YDS, 1 TD
Rushing Kevin Mack 16 CAR, 61 YDS
Receiving Webster Slaughter 4 REC, 56 YDS

Week 14: vs. Buffalo Bills

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Week 14: Buffalo Bills at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bills7601427
Colts03003

at Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana

  • Date: December 13
  • Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: None (played indoors)
  • Game attendance: 60,253
  • Referee: Pat Haggerty
  • TV announcers (NBC): Tom Hammond (play-by-play) and Dave Lapham (color commentator)
  • [30]
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
BUFPassing Jim Kelly 18/34, 167 YDS, 2 TDs
Rushing Ronnie Harmon 18 CAR, 85 YDS
Receiving Chris Burkett 4 REC, 62 YDS
INDPassing Jack Trudeau 6/15, 78 YDS, 2 INTs
Rushing Eric Dickerson 11 CAR, 19 YDS
Receiving Bill Brooks 5 REC, 55 YDS

Week 15: at San Diego Chargers

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Week 15: Indianapolis Colts at San Diego Chargers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Colts760720
Chargers70007

at Jack Murphy Stadium, San Diego, California

  • Date: December 20
  • Game time: 4:00 p.m. EST/1:00 p.m. PST
  • Game weather: 53 °F (12 °C); relative humidity 80%; wind 7 miles per hour (11 km/h; 6.1 kn)
  • Game attendance: 46,211
  • Referee: Jerry Markbreit
  • TV announcers (NBC): Don Criqui (play-by-play) and Paul Maguire (color commentator)
  • [32]
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
INDPassing Jack Trudeau 20/39, 201 YDS, 1 TD
Rushing Eric Dickerson 23 CAR, 115 YDS
Receiving Matt Bouza 5 REC, 35 YDS
SDPassing Dan Fouts 22/37, 257 YDS, 3 INTs
Rushing Curtis Adams 7 CAR, 26 YDS
Receiving Gary Anderson 7 REC, 68 YDS

Week 16: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Week 16: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Buccaneers30036
Colts737724

at Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana

TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
TBPassing
Rushing
Receiving
INDPassing
Rushing
Receiving

Standings

AFC East
WLTPCTDIVCONFPFPASTK
Indianapolis Colts (3)960.6005–38–6300238W2
New England Patriots 870.5336–28–4320293W3
Miami Dolphins 870.5332–65–7362335L1
Buffalo Bills 780.4674–46–6270305L2
New York Jets 690.4003–56–5334360L4

Playoffs

Playoff RoundDateOpponent (seed)TimeTVResultRecordGame SiteAttendanceRecap
Wild Card First-round Bye
Divisional January 9at Cleveland Browns (2)12:30 p.m. EST NBC L 21–380–1 Cleveland Stadium
78,586
 Recap

Game summaries

AFC Divisional Playoffs: at (A2) Cleveland Browns

AFC Divisional Playoffs: Indianapolis Colts at Cleveland Browns – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Colts770721
Browns7771738

at Cleveland Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

Game information

See also

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  25. ↑ The Football Database. Retrieved 2022-Sep-07.
  26. ↑ Pro Football Reference ; Houston Oilers at Indianapolis Colts – November 29, 1987
  27. ↑ The Football Database. Retrieved 2022-Sep-07.
  28. ↑ Pro Football Reference ; Indianapolis Colts at Cleveland Browns – December 6, 1987
  29. ↑ The Football Database. Retrieved 2022-Sep-07.
  30. ↑ Pro Football Reference ; Buffalo Bills at Indianapolis Colts – December 13, 1987
  31. ↑ The Football Database. Retrieved 2022-Sep-07.
  32. ↑ Pro Football Reference ; Indianapolis Colts at San Diego Chargers – December 20, 1987
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  34. ↑ Pro Football Reference ; Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Indianapolis Colts – December 27, 1987
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