| 1987 New England Patriots season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Billy Sullivan |
| General manager | Patrick Sullivan |
| Head coach | Raymond Berry |
| Home field | Sullivan Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 8–7 |
| Division place | T-2nd AFC East |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
| Pro Bowlers | WR Stanley Morgan LB Andre Tippett |
| AP All-Pros | LB Andre Tippett (1st team) |
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.