1998 Jacksonville Jaguars season

The 1998 Jacksonville Jaguars season was the franchise’s fourth year in the National Football League (NFL). The team equaled the 11–5 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, 25–10, but lost the following week in the Divisional round against the New York Jets, 34–24.

The Jaguars appeared twice on Monday Night Football, winning both games.

Schedule
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

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: vs (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
 * Single Game Home Attendance Record, 74,143, December 28, 1998
 * Single Season Home Attendance Record, 561,472, December 28, 1998