The 1987 Indianapolis Colts season was the 35th season for the team in the National Football League (NFL) and fourth in Indianapolis. It was also their first full season under head coach Ron Meyer, who had taken over an 0-13 Colts team the previous season after Rod Dowhower was fired. The team finished the strike-shortened season with a record of 9-6 and won the AFC East division. This season marked the first winning season, division championship, and the first trip to the playoffs for the Colts in Indianapolis. It was the franchise's first playoff appearance in ten seasons. NFL Films produced a documentary about the team's season entitled Off and Running; it was narrated by Jeff Kaye. Offseason NFL Draft NFL replacement players After the league decided to use replacement players during the NFLPA strike, the following team was assembled: Roster Pre season Schedule Preseason Game summaries Week P1 (Saturday, August 15, 1987): at Detroit Lions Point spread: Over/Under: Time of Game: Week P2 (Saturday, August 22, 1987): at Minnesota Vikings Point spread: Over/Under: Time of Game: Week P3 (Saturday, August 29, 1987): vs. Houston Oilers Point spread: Over/Under: Time of Game: Week P4 (Saturday, September 5, 1987): vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Point spread: Over/Under: Time of Game: 3 hours, 19 minutes 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. Schedule Regular Season Game summaries Week 1 (Sunday, September 13, 1987): vs. Cincinnati Bengals Point spread: Colts +5½ Over/Under: 44.0 (push) Time of Game: 2 hours, 48 minutes Week 2 (Sunday, September 20, 1987): vs. Miami Dolphins Point spread: Colts +5 Over/Under: 46.5 (under) Time of Game: 3 hours, 0 minutes Week 3 (Sunday, September 27, 1987): at St. Louis Cardinals Cancelled due to player's strike. Week 4 (Sunday, October 4, 1987): at Buffalo Bills Point spread: Colts –3.5 Over/Under: Time of Game: This game was played with replacement players. Week 5 (Sunday, October 11, 1987): vs. New York Jets Point spread: Colts –11 Over/Under: Time of