| 1987 Los Angeles Raiders season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Tom Flores |
| Home field | L.A. Memorial Coliseum |
| Results | |
| Record | 5-10 |
| Place | 4th AFC West |
| Playoff finish | did not qualify |
| Timeline | |
| Previous season | Next season |
| 1986 | 1988 |
The 1987 Los Angeles Raiders season was the club’s 28th season in the NFL.
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Offseason
Since he did not sign with a team by the 1987 draft, Bo Jackson’s rights were forfeited by Tampa Bay and his name was thrown back into the draft. The Los Angeles Raiders selected Jackson in the 7th round with the 183rd overall pick.[1] Raiders owner Al Davis supported Jackson and his baseball career and got Jackson to sign a contract by offering him a salary that was comparable to a full-time starting running back but allowing Jackson to only play part-time until the baseball season was done.
NFL Draft
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | School/Club Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | Tackle | University of Missouri | |
| 2 | 52 | Bruce Wilkerson | Tackle | University of Tennessee |
| 3 | 81 | Steve Smith | Running Back | Penn State University |
| 4 | 110 | Steve Beuerlein | Quarterback | Notre Dame University |
| 7 | 183 | Bo Jackson | Running Back | Auburn University |
| 9 | 238 | Scott Eccles | Tight End | Eastern New Mexico |
| 10 | 254 | Rob Harrison | Defensive Back | Sacramento State |
| 10 | 265 | John Gesek | Guard | Sacramento State |
| 10 | 273 | Jim Ellis | Linebacker | Boise State |
| 11 | 288 | Chris McLemore | Running Back | Arizona |
| 11 | 294 | Mario Perry | Tight End | Mississippi |
Regular season
Joining the Raiders midway through the 1987 season, Bo Jackson rushed for 554 yards on 81 carries in just seven games. Over the next three seasons, Bo Jackson would rush for 2,228 more yards and 12 touchdowns: a remarkable achievement, in light of the fact that he was a "second string" player behind Raiders legend Marcus Allen.
Jackson turned in a 221-yard rushing performance on Monday Night Football in 1987 against the Seattle Seahawks. During this game, he ran over Seahawks linebacker Brian Bosworth, who had insulted Jackson and promised in a media event before the game to contain Jackson. He also made a 91-yard run to the outside, untouched down the sideline. He continued sprinting until finally slowing down as he passed through the entrance to the field tunnel to the dressing rooms with teammates soon following. Jackson scored two rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown in the game.
Schedule
| Game | Date | Opponent | Result | Raiders points | Opponents | Record |
| 1 | Sept. 13 | at Green Bay Packers | Win | 20 | 0 | 1-0 |
| 2 | Sept. 20 | Detroit Lions | Win | 27 | 7 | 2-0 |
| 3 | Oct. 4 | Kansas City Chiefs | Win | 35 | 17 | 3-0 |
| 4 | Oct. 12 | at Denver Broncos | Loss | 14 | 30 | 3-1 |
| 5 | Oct. 18 | vs. San Diego Chargers | Loss | 17 | 23 | 3-2 |
| 6 | Oct. 25 | vs. Seattle Seahawks | Loss | 13 | 35 | 3-3 |
| 7 | Nov. 1 | at New England Patriots | Loss | 23 | 26 | 3-4 |
| 8 | Nov. 8 | at Minnesota Vikings | Loss | 20 | 31 | 3-5 |
| 9 | Nov. 15 | at San Diego Chargers | Loss | 14 | 16 | 3-6 |
| 10 | Nov. 22 | vs. Denver Broncos | Loss | 17 | 23 | 3-7 |
| 11 | Nov. 30 | at Seattle Seahawks | Win | 37 | 14 | 4-7 |
| 12 | Dec. 6 | Buffalo Bills | Win | 34 | 21 | 5-7 |
| 13 | Dec. 13 | at Kansas City Chiefs | Loss | 10 | 16 | 5-8 |
| 14 | Dec. 20 | Cleveland Browns | Loss | 17 | 24 | 5-9 |
| 15 | Dec. 27 | Chicago Bears | Loss | 3 | 6 | 5-10 |
Standings
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| Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 10 | 4 | 1 | .700 | 379 | 288 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 9 | 6 | 0 | .600 | 371 | 314 |
| San Diego Chargers | 8 | 7 | 0 | .533 | 253 | 317 |
| Los Angeles Raiders | 5 | 10 | 0 | .333 | 301 | 289 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 4 | 11 | 0 | .267 | 273 | 388 |
Roster
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Oakland Raiders roster
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Quarterbacks
Running Backs
Wide Receivers
Tight Ends
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Offensive Linemen
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Defensive Linemen
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Linebackers
Defensive Backs
Special Teams
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Awards and records
- Howie Long, AFC Pro Bowl selection
References
- ^ Flatter, Ron (accessdate=2007-08-21). "Bo knows stardom and disappointment". ESPN.com. http://espn.go.com/sportscentury/features/00016045.html.
- ^ http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rai/1987_draft.htm
- ^ http://www.jt-sw.com/football/pro/results.nsf/Teams/1987-lai
- ^ 1987 Los Angeles Raiders Starters, Roster, & Players - Pro-Football-Reference.com
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