| 1987 Detroit Lions season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Darryl Rogers |
| General manager | Russ Thomas |
| Owner | William Clay Ford, Sr. |
| 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 further from their 1986 record of 5–11, winning only four games and missing the postseason for the fourth consecutive season.