1987 Buffalo Bills season

The 1987 Buffalo Bills season was the 28th season for the club and its 18th in the National Football League.

Regular season
On October 31, 1987, the Los Angeles Rams traded Eric Dickerson to the Indianapolis Colts in a three team trade involving the Buffalo Bills. The Rams sent Dickerson to the Colts for six draft choices and two players. Buffalo obtained the rights to Cornelius Bennett from Indianapolis. Buffalo sent running back Greg Bell and three draft choices to the Rams, while Indianapolis added Owen Gill and three of their own draft picks to complete the deal with the Rams.

Cornerback Nate Odomes was the youngest starting defensive player in the NFL. It was also his rookie season.

Passing
Note: Comp = Completions; ATT = Attempts; TD = Touchdowns; INT = Interceptions

Defense
Note: FR = Fumble Recoveries; TCKL = Tackles; INT = Interceptions; TD = Touchdowns

Special Teams
Note: FGA = Field Goals Attempted; FGM = Field Goals Made; FG% = Field Goal Percentage; XPA = Extra Points Attempted; XPM = Extra Points Made; XP% = Extra Points Percentage
 * Punting

Awards and honors

 * Shane Conlan, Defensive Rookie of the Year
 * Jim Kelly, AFC Pro Bowl selection
 * Bruce Smith, AFC Pro Bowl selection
 * Bruce Smith, Pro Bowl Most Valuable Player