1987 Philadelphia Eagles Game-by-Game Results
Team Record: 7-8
Finishing 2nd in the NFL's East Division of the National Football Conference
Coach: Buddy Ryan (7-8)
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1987 Philadelphia Eagles Roster
The Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League ended the 1987 season with a record of 7 wins and 8 losses, finishing second in the NFL's East Division of the National Football Conference.
The Eagles racked up 337 points, but the leaky defense allowed 380. Randall Cunningham threw for 2,786 yards. Mike Quick grabbed 46 passes for 790 yards. Anthony Toney and John Spagnola contributed to the receiving game, too.
Randall Cunningham carried the ball for a team-leading 505 yards for Philadelphia, while Keith Byars and Anthony Toney additionally contributed to the rushing attack.
The larcenous defense pounced on 48 turnovers, topping in the league. Elbert Foules intercepted 4 opponent throws. Reggie White topped the defensive unit with 21 quarterback sacks, topping a defense credited with 57 sacks.
Buddy Ryan coached the team.
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Regular Season Points For: 337
Regular Season Points Against: 380
| Date | Game | Res | Home | Road | Record | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 13, 1987 | Philadelphia Eagles 24 at Washington Redskins 34 | L | 0-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 0-1-0 | ||
| September 20, 1987 | New Orleans Saints 17 at Philadelphia Eagles 27 | W | 1-0-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-1-0 | ||
| October 4, 1987 | Chicago Bears 35 at Philadelphia Eagles 3 | L | 1-1-0 | 0-1-0 | 1-2-0 | ||
| October 11, 1987 | Philadelphia Eagles 22 at Dallas Cowboys 41 | L | 1-1-0 | 0-2-0 | 1-3-0 | ||
| October 18, 1987 | Philadelphia Eagles 10 at Green Bay Packers 16 | L | 1-1-0 | 0-3-0 | 1-4-0 | OT | |
| October 25, 1987 | Dallas Cowboys 20 at Philadelphia Eagles 37 | W | 2-1-0 | 0-3-0 | 2-4-0 | ||
| November 1, 1987 | Philadelphia Eagles 28 at St. Louis Cardinals 23 | W | 2-1-0 | 1-3-0 | 3-4-0 | ||
| November 8, 1987 | Washington Redskins 27 at Philadelphia Eagles 31 | W | 3-1-0 | 1-3-0 | 4-4-0 | ||
| November 15, 1987 | New York Giants 20 at Philadelphia Eagles 17 | L | 3-2-0 | 1-3-0 | 4-5-0 | ||
| November 22, 1987 | St. Louis Cardinals 31 at Philadelphia Eagles 19 | L | 3-3-0 | 1-3-0 | 4-6-0 | ||
| November 29, 1987 | Philadelphia Eagles 34 at New England Patriots 31 | W | 3-3-0 | 2-3-0 | 5-6-0 | OT | |
| December 6, 1987 | Philadelphia Eagles 20 at New York Giants 23 | L | 3-3-0 | 2-4-0 | 5-7-0 | OT | |
| December 13, 1987 | Miami Dolphins 28 at Philadelphia Eagles 10 | L | 3-4-0 | 2-4-0 | 5-8-0 | ||
| December 20, 1987 | Philadelphia Eagles 38 at New York Jets 27 | W | 3-4-0 | 3-4-0 | 6-8-0 | ||
| December 27, 1987 | Buffalo Bills 7 at Philadelphia Eagles 17 | W | 4-4-0 | 3-4-0 | 7-8-0 |
