1987 Cincinnati Bengals season Schedule Schedule

| Week | Date_ | Opponent | Result_ | Location_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 13, 1987 | at Indianapolis Colts | W 23–21 | Hoosier Dome |
| 2 | September 20, 1987 | San Francisco 49ers | L 27–26 | Riverfront Stadium |
| – | September 27, 1987 | at Los Angeles Rams | canceled | Anaheim Stadium |
| 3 | October 4, 1987 | San Diego Chargers | L 10–9 | Riverfront Stadium |
| 4 | October 11, 1987 | at Seattle Seahawks | W 17–10 | Kingdome |
| 5 | October 18, 1987 | Cleveland Browns | L 34–0 | Riverfront Stadium |
| 6 | October 25, 1987 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | L 23–20 | Three Rivers Stadium |
| 7 | November 1, 1987 | Houston Oilers | L 31–29 | Riverfront Stadium |
| 8 | November 8, 1987 | Miami Dolphins | L 20–14 | Riverfront Stadium |