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1987 New England Patriots season
Season of National Football League team the New England Patriots From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.

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Offseason
NFL draft
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Personnel
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NFL replacement players
After the league decided to use replacement players during the NFLPA strike, the following team was assembled:
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Roster
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Regular season
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Week 1
- Date: September 13, 1987
- Location: Schaefer Stadium
- Game start: 1:00 p.m. EST
- Game attendance: 54,642
- Game weather: 61 °F (16.1 °C); wind 10 miles per hour (16 km/h; 8.7 kn), rainy
- Referee: Tom Dooley
- TV announcers (NBC): Don Criqui and Bob Trumpy
Miami Dolphins punter Reggie Roby injured in the game, forcing Don Strock to punt in the emergency situation. Additionally, with 2:22 left in the game Dan Marino was injured forcing Strock to fill in at the quarterback position as well, nearly mounting a winning comeback drive.
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