1987 New York Jets season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Game_site | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1987-09-13 | at Buffalo Bills | W 31–28 | Rich Stadium | 76718 |
| 2 | 1987-09-21 | New England Patriots | W 43–24 | The Meadowlands | 70847 |
| 3 | 1987-09-27 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | Cancelled due to players` strike | Cancelled due to players` strike | Cancelled due to players` strike |
| 4 | 1987-10-04 | Dallas Cowboys | L 38–24 | The Meadowlands | 12370 |
| 5 | 1987-10-11 | at Indianapolis Colts | L 6–0 | Hoosier Dome | 34927 |
| 6 | 1987-10-18 | Miami Dolphins | W 37–31 (OT) | The Meadowlands | 18249 |
| 7 | 1987-10-25 | at Washington Redskins | L 17–16 | Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium | 53497 |
| 8 | 1987-11-01 | Indianapolis Colts | L 19–14 | The Meadowlands | 60863 |
| 9 | 1987-11-09 | Seattle Seahawks | W 30–14 | The Meadowlands | 60452 |