| 1987 Detroit Lions season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | William Clay Ford Sr. |
| General manager | Russ Thomas |
| Head coach | Darryl Rogers |
| Home field | Pontiac Silverdome |
| Results | |
| Record | 4–11 |
| Division place | 5th NFC Central |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
The 1987 Detroit Lions season was the 58th season in franchise history. In a strike-affected season, the Lions fell one game further from their 1986 record of 5–11, winning only four games and missing the postseason for the fourth consecutive season. Their week 3 game against long-time rival Chicago was the game affected by the strike, and as a result the Bears and Lions only met once during the season, the only season during the rivalry that the teams haven't met twice in a season. Highlights of their second matchup with Chicago were later shown during the Max Headroom signal hijacking that occurred across the city of Chicago that night.