1987 Indianapolis Colts season
35th season in franchise history
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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 a 0–13 Colts team the previous season after Rod Dowhower was fired.
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| 1987 Indianapolis Colts season | |
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| Owner | Robert Irsay |
| General manager | Jim Irsay |
| Head coach | Ron Meyer |
| Offensive coordinator | John Becker |
| Defensive coordinator | George Hill |
| Home stadium | Hoosier Dome |
| Results | |
| Record | 9–6 |
| Division place | 1st AFC East |
| Playoffs | Lost Divisional Playoffs (at Browns) 21–38 |
| All-Pros | |
| Pro Bowlers | |
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. They also possessed the league's number one defense, surrendering only 238 points. It was their first season they had the NFL's top defense since 1968.
NFL Films produced a documentary about the team's season entitled Off and Running; it was narrated by Jeff Kaye.
Offseason
NFL draft
| Round | Selection | Player | Position | College |
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| 1 | 2 | Cornelius Bennett | LB | Alabama |
| 2 | 30 | Choice to Washington | ||
| 3 | 58 | Chris Gambol | OG | Iowa |
| 4 | 85 | Randy Dixon | OG | Pittsburgh |
| 5 | 114 | Roy Banks | WR | Eastern Illinois |
| 6 | 142 | Freddie Robinson | DB | Alabama |
| 7 | 170 | Mark Bellini | WR | Brigham Young |
| 8 | 197 | Choice to Tampa Bay | ||
| 200 (Choice from Buffalo) |
Chuckie Miller | DB | UCLA | |
| 9 | 225 | Choice to N.Y. Giants | ||
| 247 (Choice from Cleveland) |
Bob Ontko | LB | Penn State | |
| 10 | 253 | Chris Goode | DB | Alabama |
| 11 | 281 | Jim Reynosa | DE | Arizona State |
| 12 | 309 | David Adams | RB | Arizona |
Personnel
Front Office / Coaches
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Front office
Head coaches Offensive coaches
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Defensive coaches
Special teams coaches
Strength and conditioning
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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 | ||||||
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Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends
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Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen
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Linebackers
Defensive backs
Special teams
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Final roster
Preseason
Schedule
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Venue | Attendance | Recap |
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| 1 | August 15 | at Detroit Lions | W 22–19 | 1–0 | Pontiac Silverdome | 45,753 |
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| 2 | August 22 | at Minnesota Vikings | L 19–37 | 1–1 | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 49,304 |
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| 3 | August 29 | Houston Oilers | W 17–6 | 2–1 | Hoosier Dome | 51,975 |
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| 4 | September 5 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 23–6 | 3–1 | Hoosier Dome | 50,111 |
Game summaries
Week P1: at Detroit Lions
Preseason Week 1: Indianapolis Colts at Detroit Lions – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Colts | 3 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 22 |
| Lions | 0 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 19 |
Week P2: at Minnesota Vikings
Preseason Week 2: Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Colts | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Vikings | 3 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 37 |
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
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Oilers | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Colts | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 17 |
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
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Buccaneers | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Colts | 3 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
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
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Venue | Attendance | Recap | ||
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| 1 | September 13 | Cincinnati Bengals | L 21–23 | 0–1 | Hoosier Dome | 59,387 | Recap | ||
| 2 | September 20, 1987 | Miami Dolphins | L 10–23 | 0–2 | Hoosier Dome | 57,524 | Recap | ||
| 3 | September 27 | at St. Louis Cardinals | Canceled [3] | 0–2 | Busch Stadium | ||||
| 4 | October 4 | at Buffalo Bills | W 47–6 | 1–2 | Rich Stadium | 9,860 | Recap | ||
| 5 | October 11 | New York Jets | W 6–0 | 2–2 | Hoosier Dome | 34,927 | Recap | ||
| 6 | October 18 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | L 7–21 | 2–3 | Three Rivers Stadium | 34,627 | Recap | ||
| 7 | October 25 | New England Patriots | W 30–16 | 3–3 | Hoosier Dome | 48,850 | Recap | ||
| 8 | November 1 | at New York Jets | W 19–14 | 4–3 | Giants Stadium | 60,863 | Recap | ||
| 9 | November 8 | San Diego Chargers | L 13–16 | 4–4 | Hoosier Dome | 60,459 | Recap | ||
| 10 | November 15 | at Miami Dolphins | W 40–21 | 5–4 | Joe Robbie Stadium | 65,433 | Recap | ||
| 11 | November 22 | at New England Patriots | L 0–24 | 5–5 | Sullivan Stadium | 56,906 | Recap | ||
| 12 | November 29 | Houston Oilers | W 51–27 | 6–5 | Hoosier Dome | 54,999 | Recap | ||
| 13 | December 6 | at Cleveland Browns | W 9–7 | 7–5 | Cleveland Stadium | 70,661 | Recap | ||
| 14 | December 13 | Buffalo Bills | L 3–27 | 7–6 | Hoosier Dome | 60,253 | Recap | ||
| 15 | December 20 | at San Diego Chargers | W 20–7 | 8–6 | Jack Murphy Stadium | 46,211 | Recap | ||
| 16 | December 27 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | W 24–6 | 9–6 | Hoosier Dome | 60,468 | 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
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Bengals | 13 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 23 |
| Colts | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
at Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Date: September 13
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
- Game weather: None (played indoors)
- Game attendance: 59,367
- Referee: Gene Barth
- TV announcers (NBC): Tom Hammond and Dave Casper
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Third quarter
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Top rushers
Top receivers
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Week 2: vs. Miami Dolphins
Week 2: Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Dolphins | 7 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 23 |
| Colts | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
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
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Top rushers
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Week 4: at Buffalo Bills
Week 4: Indianapolis Colts at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Colts | 7 | 21 | 19 | 0 | 47 |
| Bills | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
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)
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| IND | Passing | Gary Hogeboom | 17/25, 259 YDS, 5 TDs |
| Rushing | Chuck Banks | 16 CAR, 69 YDS | |
| Receiving | Walter Murray | 7 REC, 161 YDS, 2 TDs | |
| BUF | Passing | Willie Totten | 4/12, 71 YDS, 1 TD |
| Rushing | Johnny Shepherd | 7 CAR, 38 YDS | |
| Receiving | Sheldon Gaines | 6 REC, 98 YDS |
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Week 5: vs. New York Jets
Week 5: New York Jets at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Jets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colts | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
at Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Date: October 11
- Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
- Game weather: None (played indoors)
- Game attendance: 34,927
- Referee: Pat Haggerty
- TV announcers (NBC): Tom Hammond (play-by-play) and Sam Rutigliano (color commentator)
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| NYJ | Passing | David Norrie | 17/35, 163 YDS, 3 INTs |
| Rushing | Dennis Bligen | 12 CAR, 35 YDS | |
| Receiving | Michael Harper | 5 REC, 56 YDS | |
| IND | Passing | Gary Hogeboom | 15/28, 115 YDS, 1 TDs |
| Rushing | Chuck Banks | 25 CAR, 159 YDS | |
| Receiving | Chuck Banks | 5 REC, 22 YDS |
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Week 6: at Pittsburgh Steelers
Week 6: Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Colts | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Steelers | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 21 |
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)
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| IND | Passing | Blair Kiel | 17/30, 195 YDS, 1 TD, 3 INTs |
| Rushing | Gordon Brown | 9 CAR, 32 YDS | |
| Receiving | Mark Bellini | 5 REC, 69 YDS | |
| PIT | Passing | 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 |
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Week 7: vs. New England Patriots
Week 7: New England Patriots at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Patriots | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 16 |
| Colts | 0 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 30 |
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)
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| NE | Passing | 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 | |
| IND | Passing | Jack Trudeau | 17/28, 239 YDS, 1 TD |
| Rushing | Albert Bentley | 16 CAR, 65 YDS, 1 TD | |
| Receiving | Albert Bentley | 4 REC, 53 YDS |
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Week 8: at New York Jets
Week 8: Indianapolis Colts at New York Jets – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Colts | 3 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 19 |
| Jets | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
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)
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| IND | Passing | Jack Trudeau | 14/23, 192 YDS, 1 TD |
| Rushing | Albert Bentley | 29 CAR, 145 YDS | |
| Receiving | Pat Beach | 4 REC, 31 YDS | |
| NYJ | Passing | 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 |
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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
Week 9: San Diego Chargers at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Chargers | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 16 |
| Colts | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
at Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Date: November 8
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
- Game weather: None (played indoors)
- Game attendance: 54,009
- Referee: Jerry Markbreit
- TV announcers (NBC): Marv Albert (play-by-play) and Joe Namath (color commentator)
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| SD | Passing | Dan Fouts | 16/30, 214 YDS, 1 TD, 3 INTs |
| Rushing | Curtis Adams | 13 CAR, 52 YDS | |
| Receiving | Wes Chandler | 4 REC, 73 YDS | |
| IND | Passing | Jack Trudeau | 12/18, 127 YDS |
| Rushing | Eric Dickerson | 35 CAR, 138 YDS | |
| Receiving | Matt Bouza | 3 REC, 53 YDS |
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Week 10: at Miami Dolphins
Week 10: Indianapolis Colts at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Colts | 7 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 40 |
| Dolphins | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
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)
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| IND | Passing | Gary Hogeboom | 22/37, 218 YDS, 1 TD |
| Rushing | Eric Dickerson | 30 CAR, 154 YDS, 1 TD | |
| Receiving | Matt Bouza | 5 REC, 61 YDS | |
| MIA | Passing | Dan Marino | 14/34, 194 YDS, 2 TDs, 1 INT |
| Rushing | Troy Stradford | 8 CAR, 28 YDS | |
| Receiving | Tony Nathan | 4 REC, 31 YDS |
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Week 11: at New England Patriots
Week 11: Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Colts | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patriots | 0 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
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)
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| IND | Passing | Gary Hogeboom | 10/20, 122 YDS, 3 INTs |
| Rushing | Eric Dickerson | 27 CAR, 117 YDS | |
| Receiving | Bill Brooks | 5 REC, 72 YDS | |
| NE | Passing | Tom Ramsey | 12/26, 183 YDS, 1 TD |
| Rushing | Bob Perryman | 10 CAR, 73 YDS | |
| Receiving | Stanley Morgan | 5 REC, 102 YDS |
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Week 12: vs. Houston Oilers
Week 12: Houston Oilers at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Oilers | 0 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 27 |
| Colts | 7 | 21 | 3 | 20 | 51 |
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)
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| HOU | Passing | 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 | |
| IND | Passing | 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 |
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Week 13: at Cleveland Browns
Week 13: Indianapolis Colts at Cleveland Browns – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Colts (7–5) | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Browns (7–5) | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
at Cleveland Stadium • Cleveland, Ohio
- Date: December 6, 1987
- 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)
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| IND | Passing | Jack Trudeau | 20/34, 192 YDS |
| Rushing | Eric Dickerson | 27 CAR, 98 YDS | |
| Receiving | Bill Brooks | 7 REC, 85 YDS | |
| CLE | Passing | Bernie Kosar | 16/35, 178 YDS, 1 TD |
| Rushing | Kevin Mack | 16 CAR, 61 YDS | |
| Receiving | Webster Slaughter | 4 REC, 56 YDS |
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- Point spread:
- Over/under:
- Time of game:
| Colts | Game Statistics | Browns |
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| 18 | First downs | 15 |
| 30–114 | Rushes–yards | 26–87 |
| 192 | Passing yards | 178 |
| 20–34–0 | Passes | 16–35–0 |
| 1–9 | Sacked–yards | 3–18 |
| 183 | Net passing yards | 160 |
| 297 | Total yards | 247 |
| 48 | Return yards | 84 |
| 8–33.9 | Punts | 8–32.5 |
| 1–1 | Fumbles–lost | 2–1 |
| 3–20 | Penalties–yards | 4–20 |
| 30:42 | Time of possession | 29:18 |
Week 14: vs. Buffalo Bills
Week 14: Buffalo Bills at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Bills | 7 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 27 |
| Colts | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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)
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| BUF | Passing | Jim Kelly | 18/34, 167 YDS, 2 TDs |
| Rushing | Ronnie Harmon | 18 CAR, 85 YDS | |
| Receiving | Chris Burkett | 4 REC, 62 YDS | |
| IND | Passing | Jack Trudeau | 6/15, 78 YDS, 2 INTs |
| Rushing | Eric Dickerson | 11 CAR, 19 YDS | |
| Receiving | Bill Brooks | 5 REC, 55 YDS |
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Week 15: at San Diego Chargers
Week 15: Indianapolis Colts at San Diego Chargers – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Colts | 7 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 20 |
| Chargers | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
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)
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| IND | Passing | Jack Trudeau | 20/39, 201 YDS, 1 TD |
| Rushing | Eric Dickerson | 23 CAR, 115 YDS | |
| Receiving | Matt Bouza | 5 REC, 35 YDS | |
| SD | Passing | Dan Fouts | 22/37, 257 YDS, 3 INTs |
| Rushing | Curtis Adams | 7 CAR, 26 YDS | |
| Receiving | Gary Anderson | 7 REC, 68 YDS |
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Week 16: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 16: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Indianapolis Colts – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Buccaneers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Colts | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
at Hoosier Dome, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Date: December 27
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. EST
- Game weather: None (played indoors)
- Game attendance: 60,468
- Referee: Jim Tunney
- TV announcers (CBS): Jim Lampley (play-by-play), Ken Stabler (color commentator) and Will McDonough (sideline reporter)
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Standings
| AFC East | |||||||||
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| W | L | T | PCT | DIV | CONF | PF | PA | STK | |
| (3) Indianapolis Colts | 9 | 6 | 0 | .600 | 5–3 | 8–6 | 300 | 238 | W2 |
| New England Patriots | 8 | 7 | 0 | .533 | 6–2 | 8–4 | 320 | 293 | W3 |
| Miami Dolphins | 8 | 7 | 0 | .533 | 2–6 | 5–7 | 362 | 335 | L1 |
| Buffalo Bills | 7 | 8 | 0 | .467 | 4–4 | 6–6 | 270 | 305 | L2 |
| New York Jets | 6 | 9 | 0 | .400 | 3–5 | 6–5 | 334 | 360 | L4 |
Playoffs
| Playoff Round | Date | Opponent (seed) | Time | TV | Result | Record | Game Site | Attendance | Recap |
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| Divisional | January 9 | at Cleveland Browns (2) | 12:30 p.m. EST | NBC | L 21–38 | 0–1 | Cleveland Stadium | 78,586 |
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Game summaries
AFC Divisional Playoffs: at (A2) Cleveland Browns
AFC Divisional Playoffs: Indianapolis Colts at Cleveland Browns – Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| Colts (0–1) | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
| Browns (1–0) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 38 |
at Cleveland Stadium • Cleveland, Ohio
- Date: January 9, 1988
- Game time: 12:30 p.m. EST
- Game weather: 16 °F (−9 °C)
- Game attendance: 78,546
- Referee: Red Cashion
- TV announcers (NBC): Don Criqui (play-by-play), Bob Trumpy (color commentator), Paul Maguire (sideline reporter), and Ahmad Rashad (sideline reporter)
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| Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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| IND | Passing | Jack Trudeau | 21/33, 251 YDS, 2 TDs, 1 INT |
| Rushing | Eric Dickerson | 15 CAR, 50 YDS | |
| Receiving | Eric Dickerson | 7 REC, 65 YDS, 1 TD | |
| CLE | Passing | Bernie Kosar | 20/31, 229 YDS, 3 TDs, 1 INT |
| Rushing | Earnest Byner | 23 CAR, 122 YDS, 1 TD | |
| Receiving | Ozzie Newsome Earnest Byner | 4 REC, 65 YDS 4 REC, 36 YDS, 1 TD |
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- Point spread:
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- Time of game:
| Colts | Game Statistics | Browns |
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| 23 | First downs | 25 |
| 21–63 | Rushes–yards | 34–175 |
| 265 | Passing yards | 229 |
| 22–39–2 | Passes | 20–31–1 |
| 2–14 | Sacked–yards | 2–14 |
| 251 | Net passing yards | 229 |
| 315 | Total yards | 404 |
| 124 | Return yards | 101 |
| 4–43.8 | Punts | 1–37.0 |
| 2–0 | Fumbles–lost | 1–0 |
| 7–75 | Penalties–yards | 4–20 |
| 27:34 | Time of possession | 32:26 |