| 1987 San Francisco 49ers season | |
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| Owner | Edward J. DeBartolo Jr. |
| General manager | John McVay |
| Head coach | Bill Walsh |
| Defensive coordinator | George Seifert |
| Home field | Candlestick Park |
| Results | |
| Record | 13–2 |
| Division place | 1st NFC West |
| Playoff finish | Lost Divisional Playoffs (vs. Vikings) 24–36 |
| Pro Bowlers | QB Joe Montana WR Jerry Rice RB Roger Craig NT Michael Carter FS Ronnie Lott |
The 1987 San Francisco 49ers season was the franchise's 38th season in the National Football League and their 42nd overall. The 49ers won the division for the second consecutive season, ended the season as the top seed in the NFC and were heavily favored to represent the conference in the Super Bowl. The season ended with an upset loss to the Minnesota Vikings in the divisional round of the playoffs.