The National Football League playoffs for the 1987 season began on January 3, 1988. The postseason tournament concluded with the Washington Redskins defeating the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII, 42–10, on January 31, at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California.
Redskins guard Raleigh McKenzie covering an opponent during Super Bowl XXII.
The Colts newly acquired running back Eric Dickerson rushed for 50 yards and received for 65 yards in the game, but it was not enough to stop the Browns.
Redskins cornerback Barry Wilburn defending an opponent of the Minnesota Vikings during the NFC Championship Game.
A ticket for the AFC Championship Game between the Browns and the Broncos.
The Denver Broncos are a professional American football franchise based in Denver. The Broncos compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) West division. The team is headquartered in Dove Valley, Colorado.
A ticket for the 1987–88 AFC Championship Game between the Browns and the Broncos.
Broncos' quarterback Jay Cutler in 2007.
Gary Kubiak won Super Bowl 50 in his first season as the Broncos head coach.
Mile High Stadium was the home of the Broncos from 1960 to 2000