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Jacksonville Jaguars Team History
The Jacksonville Jaguars are entering their twelfth season in the NFL. The team holds the record as the fastest expansion team to make a playoff appearance, achieving the feat in their second season. The Jags have played in one AFC Championship game losing to the New England Patriots.
Quarterback Mark Brunell and receiver Jimmy Smith quickly distinguished themselves as top original Jaguars. Brunell went on to play in three Pro Bowls as a Jag, including winning game MVP honors in 1997. Smith finished his career seventh in NFL history with 862 catches and eleventh in overall receiving with 12,287 yards. The five-time Pro Bowler also rates as the Jags all-time leading receiver with 67 career touchdowns and seven straight seasons of at least 1,000 yards receiving.
In December of 1998, the Jaguars won the AFC Central Division title, becoming the first NFL expansion team to advance to the playoffs in three of their first four seasons. The next year, the Jags finished the regular season at 14-2, establishing a franchise best mark. In 2000, the Jacksonville blasted the Miami Dolphins 62-7 in a first-round playoff game, which proved to be the last NFL games for both Dan Marino and Jimmy Johnson. In recent years, the Jags have returned to a more run-and-grind type offense. Behind the tailback tandem of Fred Taylor and Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville boasts one of the more potent ground attacks in all the league. Quarterback David Garrard helps keep the ship study, extending his still current interceptionless streak to at least 19 games. Jacksonville Jaguars Memorable Moments
Sept. 3, 1995
Jacksonville Jaguars play first game in team history, hosting the Houston Oilers before more than 70,000 fans in a 10-3 loss.
Jan. 1996
Jacksonville Jaguars advance to AFC playoffs after Atlanta Falcons Pro-Bowl kicker Morten Anderson misses a 30-yard field gal with five seconds remaining during season's final game. In just their second season, Jags advance to conference title game before losing to Tennessee Titans.
Oct. 21, 1998
Jacksonville Jaguars knock off Miami Dolphis and Dan Marino 28-21 on Monday Night Football to improve to 5-0.
2003 season
Jacksonville Jaguars original quarterback Mark Brunell plays his last game for team, as he is traded to the Washington Redskins during the off-season.
May 11, 2006
Jacksonville Jaguars all-time leading receiver and last original team member Jimmy Smith announces his retirement.
2007 season
Coach Jack Del Rio names David Garrard starting quarterback, soon releasing longtime starter Byron Leftwich.
Jacksonville Jaguars Records
All-time regular season franchise record: 110 - 93 - 0
All-time playoff franchise record: 4 - 5
All-time franchise passing leader: Mark Brunell - 25698 yards
All-time franchise rushing leader: Fred Taylor - 10221 yards
All-time franchise receiving leader: Jimmy Smith - 12287 yards
Jacksonville Jaguars Playoff Results
2005
AFC Wildcard Game: lost 3 - 28 at New England Patriots
1999
AFC Divisional Playoff: won 62 - 7 vs. Miami Dolphins
AFC Championship Game: lost 14 - 33 vs. Tennessee Titans
1998
AFC Wildcard Game: won 25 - 10 vs. New England Patriots
AFC Divisional Playoff: lost 24 - 34 at New York Jets
1997
AFC Wildcard Game: lost 17 - 42 at Denver Broncos
1996
AFC Wildcard Game: won 30 - 27 at Buffalo Bills
AFC Divisional Playoff: won 30 - 27 at Denver Broncos
AFC Championship Game: lost 6 - 20 at New England Patriots
All-time playoff record: 4 - 5
SOURCE: Pro Football Reference |
Jacksonville Jaguars HISTORY 
