1987 Week 1
Players of the Week
| Conf | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|
| AFC | John Elway | Mike Merriweather |
| NFC | Steve DeBerg | Curtis Greer |
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1987 NFL Week 1 Leaders & Scores
Super Bowl Champion: Washington Redskins
AP MVP: John Elway
AP Offensive Rookie of the Year: Troy Stradford
AP Defensive Rookie of the Year: Shane Conlan
AP Offensive Player of the Year: Jerry Rice
AP Defensive Player of the Year: Reggie White
Passing Leader: Neil Lomax, 3387 Yds
Rushing Leader: Charles White, 1374 Yds
Receiving Leader: J.T. Smith, 1117 Yds
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1987 Week Summaries