The 1998 season was the Jacksonville Jaguars' 4th season in the National Football League (NFL) and their 4th season under the leadership of general manager and head coach Tom Coughlin. The team equaled the 11âÂÂ5 record from their previous season, but won their first division title, as both the Tennessee Oilers and Pittsburgh Steelers lost crucial games near the end of the regular season. In the playoffs the Jaguars won their Wild Card game versus the New England Patriots, 25âÂÂ10, but lost the following week in the Divisional round against the New York Jets, 34âÂÂ24.
The Jaguars appeared twice on Monday Night Football, winning both games.
Offseason
NFL draft
Undrafted free agents
Staff
Final roster
Preseason
Regular season
Schedule
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Game summaries
Week 1: at Chicago Bears
Week 2: vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Week 3: vs. Baltimore Ravens
Week 4: at Tennessee Oilers
Week 6: vs. Miami Dolphins
Week 7: at Buffalo Bills
Week 8: at Denver Broncos
Week 9: at Baltimore Ravens
Week 10: vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Week 11: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 12: at Pittsburgh Steelers
Week 13: at Cincinnati Bengals
Week 14: vs. Detroit Lions
Week 15: vs. Tennessee Oilers
Week 16: at Minnesota Vikings
Week 17: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Standings
Postseason
Schedule
Game summaries
AFC Wild Card Playoffs: vs. (6) New England Patriots
Fred Taylor runs for 162 yards and a touchdown on 31 carries. The Patriots had just 206 total yards and the Jaguars defense forced three turnovers.
AFC Divisional Playoffs: at (2) New York Jets
Mark Brunell throws for three touchdowns but completes just 12 of 31 passes with three interceptions. The Jaguars committed four turnovers.
Awards and records
- Mark Brunell, Franchise Record (tied), Most Touchdown Passes in One Game, 4 Passes (November 29, 1998)
- Mark Brunell, Franchise Record, Most Touchdown Passes in One Season, 20 Passes (November 29, 1998)
- Fred Taylor, Franchise Record, Most Touchdowns in One Season, 17 Touchdowns
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