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1997 Jacksonville Jaguars season

3rd season in franchise history

3rd season in franchise history

FieldValue
teamJacksonville Jaguars
year1997
record11–5
division_place2nd AFC Central
coachTom Coughlin
stadiumAlltel Stadium
playoffsLost Wild Card Playoffs
(at Broncos) 17–42
uniformFile:AFCS-1997-Uniform-JAX.PNG
pro_bowlersT Tony Boselli
QB Mark Brunell
WR Jimmy Smith
P Bryan Barker
K Mike Hollis
shortnavlinkJaguars seasons

(at Broncos) 17–42 QB Mark Brunell WR Jimmy Smith P Bryan Barker K Mike Hollis The 1997 season was the Jacksonville Jaguars' 3rd season in the National Football League (NFL) and their 3rd season under the leadership of general manager and head coach Tom Coughlin. The team looked to reach the AFC Championship for the second straight year following a surprising run in 1996. The Jaguars improved upon their previous 9-7 record and won 11 games. They made the playoffs as a wild card team, playing the Denver Broncos on the road for the second straight year. This time they lost to the Broncos 42–17, bringing the Jaguars’ season to an end.

The team also made several changes to the uniforms. They changed the numbers to new font style numbers and added black side panels to the uniforms. During the offseason, the team had changed the font style numbers on the jerseys to a skinnier style with a black drop shadow in the back of the numbers. During the team's 1997 preseason games there were several complaints that the announcers and the viewers had a hard time recognizing the numbers on the players, so the team decided to make the jersey numbers wider and removed the drop shadow numbers by the beginning of the regular season.

Offseason

NFL draft

Main article: 1997 NFL draft

Undrafted free agents

PlayerPositionCollege
Curtis AndersonCornerbackPittsburgh
Jamie BaisleyLinerbackerIndiana
Isaac CurtisTight endKentucky
Kevin DevineCornerbackCalifornia
Todd FordhamTackleFlorida State
Lance FunderburkQuarterbackValdosta State
James KiddWide receiverColorado
Jabbar ThreatsDefensive endMichigan State

Staff

  • Chairman/president/chief executive officer – Wayne Weaver

  • Senior vice president of football operations – Michael Huyghue

  • Director of college scouting – Rick Reiprish

  • Director of pro personnel – Ron Hill

  • Assistant director of pro personnel – Fran Foley

  • College scout – Louis Clark

  • College scout – Gene Smith

  • College scout – Rick Mueller

  • Head coach – Tom Coughlin

  • Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks – Chris Palmer

  • Running backs – Jerald Ingram

  • Wide receivers – Pete Carmichael

  • Tight ends – Fred Hoaglin

  • Offensive line – Mike Maser

  • Defensive coordinator – Dick Jauron

  • Defensive line – John Pease

  • Linebackers – Steve Szabo

  • Outside linebackers – Lucious Selmon

  • Defensive backs/secondary – Randy Edsall

  • Special teams coordinator – Larry Pasquale

  • Assistant special teams – Joe Baker

  • Strength and conditioning – Jerry Palmieri

  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Jeff Hurd

Final roster

  • James Stewart

Preseason

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Carolina PanthersW 23–91–0Jacksonville Municipal Stadium
at New York GiantsW 38–102–0Giants Stadium
at San Francisco 49ersW 28–203–03Com Park
at Atlanta FalconsW 26–174–0Jacksonville Municipal Stadium

Regular season

Schedule

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August 31at Baltimore RavensW 28–271–0Memorial Stadium61,018
September 7New York GiantsW 40–132–0Alltel Stadium70,581
Bye
Pittsburgh SteelersW 30–213–0Alltel Stadium73,016
September 28at Washington RedskinsL 12–243–1Jack Kent Cooke Stadium74,421
October 5Cincinnati BengalsW 21–134–1Alltel Stadium67,128
October 12Philadelphia EaglesW 38–215–1Alltel Stadium69,150
October 19at Dallas CowboysL 22–265–2Texas Stadium64,464
October 26at Pittsburgh SteelersL 17–23 (OT)5–3Three Rivers Stadium57,011
November 2at Tennessee OilersW 30–246–3Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium27,208
November 9Kansas City ChiefsW 24–107–3Alltel Stadium70,444
November 16Tennessee OilersW 17–98–3Alltel Stadium70,070
November 23at Cincinnati BengalsL 26–318–4Cinergy Field55,158
November 30Baltimore RavensW 29–279–4Alltel Stadium63,712
December 7New England PatriotsL 20–269–5Alltel Stadium73,446
December 14at Buffalo BillsW 20–1410–5Rich Stadium41,231
December 21at Oakland RaidersW 20–911–5Oakland Coliseum40,032

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: at Baltimore Ravens

First quarter

  • JAX – Rob Johnson 25-yard run (Mike Hollis kick), 10:17. ''Jaguars 7–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 84 yards, 4:43.'''''
  • JAX – Natrone Means 1-yard run (Mike Hollis kick), 2:14. ''Jaguars 14–0. '''Drive: 12 plays, 93 yards, 6:12.''''' Second quarter
  • BAL – Jermaine Lewis 17-yard pass from Vinny Testaverde (Matt Stover kick), 13:16. ''Jaguars 14–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 76 yards, 3:58.'''''
  • BAL – Jermaine Lewis 42-yard pass from Vinny Testaverde (Matt Stover kick), 7:16. ''Tied 14–14. '''Drive: 8 plays, 74 yards, 4:24.'''''
  • JAX – Jimmy Smith 20-yard pass from Rob Johnson (Mike Hollis kick), 1:08. ''Jaguars 21–14. '''Drive: 5 plays, 34 yards, 1:12.'''''
  • BAL – Matt Stover 33-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Jaguars 21–17. '''Drive: 6 plays, 58 yards, 1:08.''''' Third quarter
  • BAL – Michael Jackson 54-yard pass from Vinny Testaverde (Matt Stover kick), 13:58. ''Ravens 24–21. '''Drive: 3 plays, 56 yards, 1:02.''''' Fourth quarter
  • BAL – Matt Stover 25-yard field goal, 8:46. ''Ravens 27–21. '''Drive: 13 plays, 60 yards, 6:10.'''''
  • JAX – Jimmy Smith 28-yard pass from Rob Johnson (Mike Hollis kick), 5:47. ''Jaguars 28–27. '''Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:59.''''' ;Top passers
  • JAX – Rob Johnson – 20/24, 294 yards, 2 TD
  • BAL – Vinny Testaverde – 24/41, 322 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT ;Top rushers
  • JAX – Natrone Means – 25 rushes, 67 yards, TD
  • BAL – Earnest Byner – 14 rushes, 63 yards ;Top receivers
  • JAX – Jimmy Smith – 6 receptions, 106 yards, 2 TD
  • BAL – Michael Jackson – 8 receptions, 143 yards, TD

Week 2: vs. New York Giants

First quarter

  • NYG – Tiki Barber 4-yard run (Brad Daluiso kick), 2:29. ''Giants 7–0. '''Drive: 2 plays, 27 yards, 0:54.''''' Second quarter
  • JAX – Mike Hollis 29-yard field goal, 14:14. ''Giants 7–3. '''Drive: 6 plays, 69 yards, 3:15.'''''
  • JAX – James Stewart 1-yard run (Mike Hollis kick), 10:52. ''Jaguars 10–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 16 yards, 2:59.'''''
  • JAX – Natrone Means 9-yard run (Mike Hollis kick), 3:12. ''Jaguars 17–7. '''Drive: 13 plays, 82 yards, 6:32.'''''
  • JAX – Mike Hollis 52-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Jaguars 20–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 33 yards, 0:56.''''' Third quarter
  • JAX – Mike Hollis 36-yard field goal, 2:45. ''Jaguars 23–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 41 yards, 5:27.'''''
  • NYG – Chris Calloway 8-yard pass from Dave Brown (pass failed), 0:30. ''Jaguars 23–13. '''Drive: 4 plays, 72 yards, 2:15.''''' Fourth quarter
  • JAX – Mike Hollis 42-yard field goal, 9:43. ''Jaguars 26–13. '''Drive: 5 plays, 39 yards, 2:53.'''''
  • JAX – Natrone Means 5-yard run (Mike Hollis kick), 5:56. ''Jaguars 33–13. '''Drive: 6 plays, 52 yards, 2:52.'''''
  • JAX – James Stewart 12-yard run (Mike Hollis kick), 1:55. ''Jaguars 40–13. '''Drive: 6 plays, 27 yards, 2:40.''''' ;Top passers
  • NYG – Dave Brown – 16/35, 182 yards, TD, INT
  • JAX – Steve Matthews – 23/35, 252 yards ;Top rushers
  • NYG – Tiki Barber – 11 rushes, 17 yards, TD
  • JAX – Natrone Means – 24 rushes, 85 yards, 2 TD ;Top receivers
  • NYG – Tiki Barber – 3 receptions, 43 yards
  • JAX – Jimmy Smith – 8 receptions, 117 yards

Week 4: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

First quarter

  • JAX – Natrone Means 1-yard run (Mike Hollis kick), 9:48. ''Jaguars 7–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 68 yards, 5:12.'''''
  • PIT – Kordell Stewart 6-yard run (Norm Johnson kick), 6:10. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 80 yards, 3:38.''''' Second quarter
  • JAX – Jimmy Smith 11-yard pass from Mark Brunell (Mike Hollis kick), 12:36. ''Jaguars 14–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 38 yards, 5:30.'''''
  • JAX – Mike Hollis 20-yard field goal, 0:04. ''Jaguars 17–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 33 yards, 1:17.''''' Third quarter
  • PIT – Yancy Thigpen 4-yard pass from Kordell Stewart (Norm Johnson kick), 7:21. ''Jaguars 17–14. '''Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 7:39.'''''
  • JAX – Mike Hollis 45-yard field goal, 3:25. ''Jaguars 20–14. '''Drive: 8 plays, 54 yards, 3:56.''''' Fourth quarter
  • PIT – Mark Bruener 1-yard pass from Kordell Stewart (Norm Johnson kick), 14:56. ''Steelers 21–20. '''Drive: 7 plays, 48 yards, 3:29.'''''
  • JAX – Mike Hollis 27-yard field goal, 4:14. ''Jaguars 23–21. '''Drive: 14 plays, 72 yards, 6:14.'''''
  • JAX – Chris Hudson 58-yard blocked field goal return (Mike Hollis kick), 0:00. Jaguars 30–21. ;Top passers
  • PIT – Kordell Stewart – 11/16, 155 yards, 2 TD, INT
  • JAX – Mark Brunell – 24/42, 306 yards, TD ;Top rushers
  • PIT – Jerome Bettis – 21 rushes, 114 yards
  • JAX – Natrone Means – 24 rushes, 40 yards, TD ;Top receivers
  • PIT – Charles Johnson – 4 receptions, 88 yards
  • JAX – Jimmy Smith – 10 receptions, 164 yards, TD

Week 5: at Washington Redskins

First quarter

  • JAX – Mike Hollis 30-yard field goal, 13:16. ''Jaguars 3–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards, 1:25.'''''
  • JAX – Mike Hollis 42-yard field goal, 1:34. ''Jaguars 6–0. '''Drive: 13 plays, 52 yards, 6:24.''''' Second quarter
  • JAX – Mike Hollis 25-yard field goal, 12:08. ''Jaguars 9–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 13 yards, 2:52.'''''
  • WSH – Leslie Shepherd 10-yard pass from Gus Frerotte (Scott Blanton kick), 5:55. ''Jaguars 9–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 28 yards, 3:16.'''''
  • WSH – Jamie Asher 8-yard pass from Gus Frerotte (Scott Blanton kick), 1:16. ''Redskins 14–9. '''Drive: 7 plays, 37 yards, 3:12.''''' Third quarter
  • JAX – Mike Hollis 47-yard field goal, 3:28. ''Redskins 14–12. '''Drive: 9 plays, 53 yards, 3:59.''''' Fourth quarter
  • WSH – Scott Blanton 41-yard field goal, 11:55. ''Redskins 17–12. '''Drive: 14 plays, 55 yards, 6:33.'''''
  • WSH – Leslie Sheppard 13-yard pass from Gus Frerotte (Scott Blanton kick), 5:48. ''Redskins 24–12. '''Drive: 6 plays, 17 yards, 3:04.''''' ;Top passers
  • JAX – Mark Brunell – 16/31, 294 yards, 2 INT
  • WSH – Gus Frerotte – 16/24, 244 yards, 3 TD, INT ;Top rushers
  • JAX – Natrone Means – 18 rushes, 62 yards
  • WSH – Terry Allen – 36 rushes, 122 yards ;Top receivers
  • JAX – Jimmy Smith – 4 receptions, 52 yards
  • WSH – Leslie Shepherd – 4 receptions, 52 yards, 2 TD

Week 6: vs. Cincinnati Bengals

First quarter

  • JAX – Ty Hallock 10-yard pass from Mark Brunell (Mike Hollis kick), 4:44. ''Jaguars 7–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 20 yards, 1:16.''''' Second quarter
  • CIN – Ki-Jana Carter 1-yard run (Doug Pelfrey kick), 3:09. ''Tied 7–7. '''Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 5:59.''''' Third quarter
  • JAX – James Stewart 7-yard pass from Mark Brunell (Mike Hollis kick), 11:08. ''Jaguars 14–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 69 yards, 3:52.'''''
  • CIN – Jeff Blake 8-yard run (kick failed), 4:16. ''Jaguars 14–13. '''Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 6:52.''''' Fourth quarter
  • JAX – Willie Jackson 12-yard pass from Mark Brunell (Mike Hollis kick), 8:49. ''Jaguars 21–13. '''Drive: 11 plays, 84 yards, 5:43.''''' ;Top passers
  • CIN – Jeff Blake – 16/27, 232 yards
  • JAX – Mark Brunell – 14/27, 164 yards, 3 TD ;Top rushers
  • CIN – Jeff Blake – 11 rushes, 75 yards, TD
  • JAX – Natrone Means – 15 rushes, 75 yards ;Top receivers
  • CIN – Carl Pickens – 3 receptions, 53 yards
  • JAX – Jimmy Smith – 4 receptions, 57 yards

Week 7: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

First quarter

  • JAX – James Stewart 7-yard run (Mike Hollis kick), 10:58. ''Jaguars 7–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 4:02.'''''
  • JAX – James Stewart 8-yard run (Mike Hollis kick), 4:02. ''Jaguars 14–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 82 yards, 3:22.'''''
  • JAX – James Stewart 2-yard run (Mike Hollis kick), 1:42. ''Jaguars 21–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 11 yards, 1:08.''''' Second quarter
  • PHI – Irving Fryar 34-yard pass from Ty Detmer (Chris Boniol kick), 4:41. ''Jaguars 21–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 69 yards, 5:20.''''' Third quarter
  • JAX – James Stewart 1-yard run (Mike Hollis kick), 3:29. ''Jaguars 28–7. '''Drive: 3 plays, 38 yards, 1:31.''''' Fourth quarter
  • JAX – James Stewart 1-yard run (Mike Hollis kick), 12:26. ''Jaguars 35–7. '''Drive: 6 plays, 31 yards, 2:44.'''''
  • PHI – Irving Fryar 9-yard pass from Rodney Peete (Chris Boniol kick), 5:39. ''Jaguars 35–14. '''Drive: 13 plays, 65 yards, 6:47.'''''
  • PHI – Irving Fryar 15-yard pass from Rodney Peete (Chris Boniol kick), 2:36. ''Jaguars 35–21. '''Drive: 5 plays, 54 yards, 3:03.'''''
  • JAX – Mike Hollis 38-yard field goal, 0:55. ''Jaguars 38–21. '''Drive: 6 plays, 11 yards, 1:41.''''' ;Top passers
  • PHI – Ty Detmer – 15/27, 202 yards, TD, INT
  • JAX – Mark Brunell – 14/19, 153 yards ;Top rushers
  • PHI – Ricky Watters – 15 rushes, 44 yards
  • JAX – James Stewart – 15 rushes, 102 yards, 5 TD ;Top receivers
  • PHI – Irving Fryar – 10 receptions, 124 yards, 3 TD
  • JAX – Keenan McCardell – 4 receptions, 64 yards

Week 8: at Dallas Cowboys

First quarter

  • DAL – Richie Cunningham 37-yard field goal, 6:39. ''Cowboys 3–0. '''Drive: 14 plays, 59 yards, 8:21.'''''
  • JAX – Jimmy Smith 7-yard pass from Mark Brunell (Mike Hollis kick), 0:51. ''Jaguars 7–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 79 yards, 5:48.''''' Second quarter
  • DAL – Emmitt Smith 1-yard run (Richie Cunningham kick), 6:36. ''Cowboys 10–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 71 yards, 4:27.'''''
  • DAL – Richie Cunningham 21-yard field goal, 1:11. ''Cowboys 13–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 54 yards, 3:38.''''' Third quarter
  • DAL – Stepfret Williams 2-yard pass from Troy Aikman (pass failed), 7:41. ''Cowboys 19–7. '''Drive: 12 plays, 60 yards, 5:12.'''''
  • JAX – Keenan McCardell 5-yard pass from Mark Brunell (Mike Hollis kick), 3:22. ''Cowboys 19–14. '''Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 4:19.''''' Fourth quarter
  • JAX – Derek Brown 2-yard pass from Mark Brunell (pass succeeded), 9:06. ''Jaguars 22–19. '''Drive: 13 plays, 66 yards, 6:32.'''''
  • DAL – Herschel Walker 64-yard pass from Troy Aikman (Richie Cunningham kick), 6:27. ''Cowboys 26–22. '''Drive: 5 plays, 76 yards, 2:39.''''' ;Top passers
  • JAX – Mark Brunell – 21/31, 242 yards, 3 TD, INT
  • DAL – Troy Aikman – 21/32, 262 yards, 2 TD ;Top rushers
  • JAX – James Stewart – 17 rushes, 40 yards
  • DAL – Emmit Smith – 24 rushes, 75 yards, TD ;Top receivers
  • JAX – Keenan McCardell – 7 receptions, 120 yards, TD
  • DAL – Herschel Walker – 4 receptions, 88 yards, TD

Week 9: at Pittsburgh Steelers

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • JAX – Willie Jackson 8-yard pass from Mark Brunell (Mike Hollis kick), 14:08. ''Jaguars 7–0. '''Drive: 7 plays, 43 yards, 2:16.'''''
  • JAX – Mike Hollis 20-yard field goal, 6:24. ''Jaguars 10–0. '''Drive: 10 plays, 81 yards, 5:09.''''' Third quarter
  • PIT – Courtney Hawkins 28-yard pass from Kordell Stewart (Norm Johnson kick), 8:09. ''Jaguars 10–7. '''Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 4:00.''''' Fourth quarter
  • PIT – Kordell Stewart 1-yard run (Norm Johnson kick), 12:21. ''Steelers 14–10. '''Drive: 15 plays, 92 yards, 8:48.'''''
  • JAX – Pete Mitchell 3-yard pass from Mark Brunell (Mike Hollis kick), 8:13. ''Jaguars 17–14. '''Drive: 4 plays, 16 yards, 0:45.'''''
  • PIT – Norm Johnson 19-yard field goal, 2:21. ''Tied 17–17. '''Drive: 12 plays, 71 yards, 5:52.''''' Overtime
  • PIT – Jerome Bettis 17-yard pass from Kordell Stewart (Norm Johnson kick), 9:14. ''Steelers 23–17. '''Drive: 9 plays, 78 yards, 6:46.''''' ;Top passers
  • JAX – Mark Brunell – 15/30, 214 yards, 2 TD
  • PIT – Kordell Stewart – 25/42, 317 yards, 2 TD, INT ;Top rushers
  • JAX – James Stewart – 16 rushes, 39 yards
  • PIT – Jerome Bettis – 28 rushes, 99 yards ;Top receivers
  • JAX – Willie Jackson – 3 receptions, 64 yards, TD
  • PIT – Yancey Thigpen – 11 receptions, 196 yards

Week 10: at Tennessee Oilers

First quarter

  • TEN – Darryll Lewis 47-yard interception return (Al Del Greco kick). Oilers 7–0.
  • JAX – Mike Hollis 30-yard field goal. ''Oilers 7–3. '''Drive: 16 plays, 68 yards.'''''
  • JAX – Chris Hudson 32-yard fumble return (Mike Hollis kick). Jaguars 10–7.
  • JAX – Pete Mitchell 6-yard pass from Mark Brunell (Mike Hollis kick). ''Jaguars 17–7. '''Drive: 4 plays, 19 yards.''''' Second quarter
  • TEN – Al Del Greco 36-yard field goal. ''Jaguars 17–10. '''Drive: 8 plays, 51 yards.'''''
  • JAX – Mark Brunell 6-yard run (Mike Hollis kick). ''Jaguars 24–10. '''Drive: 5 plays, 45 yards.''''' Third quarter
  • JAX – Mike Hollis 30-yard field goal. ''Jaguars 27–10. '''Drive: 7 plays, 17 yards.'''''
  • TEN – Rodney Thomas 6-yard run (Al Del Greco kick). ''Jaguars 27–17. '''Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards.''''' Fourth quarter
  • JAX – Mike Hollis 37-yard field goal. ''Jaguars 30–17. '''Drive: 6 plays, 54 yards.'''''
  • TEN – Eddie George 5-yard run (Al Del Greco kick). ''Jaguars 30–24. '''Drive: 2 plays, 23 yards.''''' ;Top passers
  • JAX – Mark Brunell – 17/31, 169 yards, TD, INT
  • TEN – Steve McNair – 13/22, 211 yards, INT ;Top rushers
  • JAX – James Stewart – 17 rushes, 99 yards
  • TEN – Eddie George – 17 rushes, 51 yards, TD ;Top receivers
  • JAX – Jimmy Smith – 5 receptions, 50 yards
  • TEN – Willie Davis – 4 receptions, 83 yards

Week 11: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

First quarter

  • JAX – Pete Mitchell 5-yard pass from Mark Brunell (Mike Hollis kick), 11:30. ''Jaguars 7–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 52 yards, 3:30.''''' Second quarter
  • JAX – James Stewart 1-yard run (Mike Hollis kick), 13:03. ''Jaguars 14–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 93 yards, 2:37.'''''
  • KC – Pete Stoyanovich 45-yard field goal, 11:00. ''Jaguars 14–3. '''Drive: 5 plays, 22 yards, 2:03.'''''
  • JAX – Natrone Means 14-yard run (Mike Hollis kick), 6:57. ''Jaguars 21–3. '''Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 4:03.'''''
  • JAX – Mike Hollis 52-yard field goal, 1:15. ''Jaguars 24–3. '''Drive: 6 plays, 30 yards, 0:50.''''' Third quarter
  • No scoring plays. Fourth quarter
  • KC – Danan Hughes 7-yard fumble return (Pete Stoyanovich kick), 9:49. Jaguars 24–10. ;Top passers
  • KC – Rich Gannon – 29/50, 314 yards, 2 INT
  • JAX – Mark Brunell – 9/20, 199 yards, TD ;Top rushers
  • KC – Marcus Allen – 3 rushes, 37 yards
  • JAX – Natrone Means – 14 rushes, 62 yards, TD ;Top receivers
  • KC – Tony Gonzalez – 7 receptions, 69 yards
  • JAX – Jimmy Smith – 4 receptions, 112 yards

Week 12: vs. Tennessee Oilers

First quarter

  • No scoring plays. Second quarter
  • JAX – Keenan McCardell 17-yard pass from Mark Brunell (Mike Hollis kick), 4:20. ''Jaguars 7–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 58 yards, 2:15.'''''
  • TEN – Al Del Greco 35-yard field goal, 0:30. ''Jaguars 7–3. '''Drive: 5 plays, 22 yards, 2:03.''''' Third quarter
  • JAX – Natrone Means 1-yard run (Mike Hollis kick), 7:15. ''Jaguars 14–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 3:37.''''' Fourth quarter
  • TEN – Frank Wycheck 5-yard pass from Willie Davis (run failed), 12:41. ''Jaguars 14–9. '''Drive: 5 plays, 54 yards, 2:25.'''''
  • JAX – Mike Hollis 23-yard field goal, 7:17. ''Jaguars 17–9. '''Drive: 9 plays, 64 yards, 5:24.''''' ;Top passers
  • TEN – Steve McNair – 8/22, 162 yards, 2 INT
  • JAX – Mark Brunell – 22/30, 267 yards, TD ;Top rushers
  • TEN – Rodney Thomas – 9 rushes, 54 yards
  • JAX – Natrone Means – 23 rushes, 64 yards, TD ;Top receivers
  • KC – Frank Wycheck – 3 receptions, 70 yards, TD
  • JAX – Jimmy Smith – 8 receptions, 158 yards

Week 13: at Cincinnati Bengals

First quarter

  • CIN – Ki-Jana Carter 1-yard run (Doug Pelfrey kick), 9:03. ''Bengals 7–0. '''Drive: 13 plays, 63 yards, 5:57.'''''
  • CIN – Tony McGee 9-yard pass from Boomer Esiason (Doug Pelfrey kick), 7:13. ''Bengals 14–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 20 yards, 1:43.'''''
  • JAX – Pete Mitchell 24-yard pass from Mark Brunell (Mike Hollis kick), 1:13. ''Bengals 14–7. '''Drive: 5 plays, 65 yards, 1:42.'''''
  • CIN – Corey Dillon 3-yard run (Doug Pelfrey kick), 0:49. ''Bengals 21–7. '''Drive: 2 plays, 3 yards, 0:24.''''' Second quarter
  • CIN – Darnay Scott 11-yard pass from Boomer Esiason (Doug Pelfrey kick), 2:14. ''Bengals 28–7. '''Drive: 17 plays, 97 yards, 8:14.'''''
  • JAX – Mike Hollis 21-yard field goal, 0:00. ''Bengals 28–10. '''Drive: 11 plays, 86 yards, 2:14.''''' Third quarter
  • JAX – Mike Hollis 35-yard field goal, 11:29. ''Jaguars 28–13. '''Drive: 7 plays, 55 yards, 3:31.'''''
  • JAX – Natrone Means 5-yard run (Mike Hollis kick), 9:56. ''Bengals 28–20. '''Drive: 1 play, 50 yards, 0:15.'''''
  • CIN – Doug Pelfrey 20-yard field goal, 4:54. ''Bengals 31–20. '''Drive: 12 plays, 57 yards, 5:02.'''''
  • JAX – Mike Hollis 35-yard field goal, 2:02. ''Bengals 31–23. '''Drive: 6 plays, 61 yards, 2:52.''''' Fourth quarter
  • JAX – Mike Hollis 25-yard field goal, 9:12. ''Bengals 31–26. '''Drive: 7 plays, 20 yards, 3:02.''''' ;Top passers
  • JAX – Mark Brunell – 20/33, 286 yards, TD, INT
  • CIN – Boomer Esiason – 26/36, 211 yards, 2 TD ;Top rushers
  • JAX – Natrone Means – 19 rushes, 96 yards, TD
  • CIN – Corey Dillon – 26 rushes, 88 yards, TD ;Top receivers
  • JAX – Keenan McCardell – 8 receptions, 109 yards
  • CIN – Corey Dillon – 5 receptions, 48 yards

Week 14: vs. Baltimore Ravens

First quarter

  • BAL – Antonio Langham 40-yard interception return (Matt Stover kick). Ravens 7–0.
  • JAX – Mike Hollis 41-yard field goal. ''Ravens 7–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 53 yards.''''' Second quarter
  • BAL – Jermaine Lewis 15-yard pass from Vinny Testaverde (Matt Stover kick). ''Ravens 14–3. '''Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards.'''''
  • JAX – Natrone Means 3-yard run (Mike Hollis kick). ''Ravens 14–10. '''Drive: 6 plays, 64 yards.'''''
  • JAX – Mike Hollis 42-yard field goal. ''Ravens 14–13. '''Drive: 6 plays, 25 yards.'''''
  • JAX – Mike Hollis 32-yard field goal. ''Jaguars 16–14. '''Drive: 7 plays, 53 yards.''''' Third quarter
  • JAX – Damon Jones 26-yard pass from Mark Brunell (Mike Hollis kick). ''Jaguars 23–14. '''Drive: 7 plays, 74 yards.'''''
  • JAX – Mike Hollis 29-yard field goal. ''Jaguars 26–14. '''Drive: 11 plays, 56 yards.''''' Fourth quarter
  • JAX – Mike Hollis 22-yard field goal. ''Jaguars 29–14. '''Drive: 15 plays, 60 yards.'''''
  • BAL – Kenyon Cotton 1-yard run (Matt Stover kick). ''Jaguars 29–21. '''Drive: 7 plays, 72 yards.'''''
  • BAL – Eric Green 7-yard pass from Eric Zeier (run failed). ''Jaguars 29–27. '''Drive: 12 plays, 69 yards.''''' ;Top passers
  • BAL – Vinny Testaverde – 11/17, 101 yards, TD
  • JAX – Mark Brunell – 22/40, 317 yards, TD, INT ;Top rushers
  • BAL – Earnest Byner – 6 rushes, 26 yards
  • JAX – James Stewart – 9 rushes, 40 yards ;Top receivers
  • BAL – James Roe – 4 receptions, 80 yards
  • JAX – Keenan McCardell – 7 receptions, 97 yards

Week 15: vs. New England Patriots

First quarter

  • NE – Adam Vinatieri 44-yard field goal. ''Patriots 3–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 42 yards.'''''
  • NE – Troy Brown 9-yard pass from Drew Bledsoe (Adam Vinatieri kick). ''Patriots 10–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 48 yards.'''''
  • NE – Adam Vinatieri 41-yard field goal. ''Patriots 13–0. '''Drive: 4 plays, 3 yards.''''' Second quarter
  • JAX – Keenan McCardell 20-yard pass from Mark Brunell (Mike Hollis kick). ''Patriots 13–7. '''Drive: 8 plays, 53 yards.'''''
  • NE – Ben Coates 5-yard pass from Drew Bledsoe (Adam Vinatieri kick). ''Patriots 20–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 78 yards.''''' Third quarter
  • NE – Adam Vinatieri 33-yard field goal. ''Patriots 23–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 44 yards.''''' Fourth quarter
  • JAX – Keenan McCardell 12-yard pass from Mark Brunell (pass failed). ''Patriots 23–13. '''Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards.'''''
  • NE – Adam Vinatieri 39-yard field goal. ''Patriots 26–13. '''Drive: 7 plays, 18 yards.'''''
  • JAX – Reggie Barlow 92-yard kickoff return (Mike Hollis kick). Patriots 26–20. ;Top passers
  • NE – Drew Bledsoe – 26/35, 234 yards, 2 TD
  • JAX – Mark Brunell – 25/42, 251 yards, 2 TD ;Top rushers
  • NE – Dave Meggett – 5 rushes, 22 yards
  • JAX – Natrone Means – 15 rushes, 51 yards ;Top receivers
  • NE – Vincent Brisby – 4 receptions, 58 yards
  • JAX – Keenan McCardell – 11 receptions, 152 yards, 2 TD

Week 16: at Buffalo Bills

First quarter

  • JAX – Mark Brunell 13-yard run (Mike Hollis kick), 10:10. ''Jaguars 7–0. '''Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:30.''''' Second quarter
  • JAX – Natrone Means 2-yard run (Mike Hollis kick), 12:50. ''Jaguars 14–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 88 yards, 6:29.'''''
  • BUF – Steve Christie 38-yard field goal, 0:02. ''Jaguars 14–3. '''Drive: 8 plays, 24 yards, 0:41.''''' Third quarter
  • JAX – Mike Hollis 19-yard field goal, 9:41. ''Jaguars 17–3. '''Drive: 10 plays, 68 yards, 5:19.''''' Fourth quarter
  • BUF – Steve Christie 31-yard field goal, 14:08. ''Jaguars 17–6. '''Drive: 14 plays, 79 yards, 5:48.'''''
  • JAX – Antowain Smith 1-yard run (pass succeeded), 8:03. ''Jaguars 17–14. '''Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 2:53.'''''
  • JAX – Mike Hollis 47-yard field goal, 4:18. ''Jaguars 20–14. '''Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, 3:45.''''' ;Top passers
  • JAX – Mark Brunell – 24/32, 317 yards, INT
  • BUF – Todd Collins – 13/26, 107 yards ;Top rushers
  • JAX – Natrone Means – 22 rushes, 74 yards, TD
  • BUF – Antowain Smith – 15 rushes, 70 yards, TD ;Top receivers
  • JAX – Keenan McCardell – 6 receptions, 94 yards
  • BUF – Eric Moulds – 6 receptions, 80 yards

Week 17: at Oakland Raiders

First quarter

  • JAX – Keenan McCardell 35-yard pass from Mark Brunell (Mike Hollis kick), 8:13. ''Jaguars 7–0. '''Drive: 8 plays, 73 yards, 3:50.'''''
  • JAX – Damon Jones 26-yard pass from Mark Brunell (Mike Hollis kick), 2:43. ''Jaguars 14–0. '''Drive: 5 plays, 80 yards, 2:05.''''' Second quarter
  • OAK – Cole Ford 33-yard field goal, 5:53. ''Jaguars 14–3. '''Drive: 16 plays, 66 yards, 8:54.''''' Third quarter
  • OAK – Rickey Dudley 2-yard pass from Jeff George (pass failed), 7:06. ''Jaguars 14–9. '''Drive: 11 plays, 55 yards, 6:06.''''' Fourth quarter
  • JAX – Mike Hollis 19-yard field goal, 12:55. ''Jaguars 17–9. '''Drive: 13 plays, 92 yards, 6:35.'''''
  • JAX – Mike Hollis 23-yard field goal, 5:00. ''Jaguars 20–9. '''Drive: 12 plays, 60 yards, 4:48.''''' ;Top passers
  • JAX – Mark Brunell – 18/27, 243 yards, 2 TD
  • OAK – Jeff George – 24/37, 244 yards, TD ;Top rushers
  • JAX – Natrone Means – 18 rushes, 80 yards
  • OAK – Napoleon Kaufman – 21 rushes, 94 yards ;Top receivers
  • JAX – Keenan McCardell – 7 receptions, 116 yards, TD
  • OAK – Tim Brown – 14 receptions, 164 yards

Standings

Postseason

Main article: 1997–98 NFL playoffs

Schedule

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at Denver Broncos (4)L 17–420–1Mile High Stadium74,481

Game summaries

AFC Wild Card Playoffs: at (4) Denver Broncos

First quarter

  • DEN – Terrell Davis 2-yard run (Jason Elam kick), 7:39. ''Broncos 7–0. '''Drive: 15 plays, 73 yards, 7:21.'''''
  • DEN – Rod Smith 43-yard pass from John Elway (Jason Elam kick), 2:37. ''Broncos 14–0. '''Drive: 6 plays, 60 yards, 4:07.''''' Second quarter
  • DEN – Terrell Davis 5-yard run (Jason Elam kick), 10:46. ''Broncos 21–0. '''Drive: 11 plays, 92 yards, 5:16.'''''
  • JAX – Natrone Means 2-yard run (Mike Hollis kick), 5:09. ''Broncos 21–7. '''Drive: 9 plays, 79 yards, 5:37.''''' Third quarter
  • JAX – Mike Hollis 38-yard field goal, 13:33. ''Broncos 21–10. '''Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 1:27.'''''
  • JAX – Travis Davis 29-yard blocked punt return (Mike Hollis kick), 9:16. Broncos 21–17. Fourth quarter
  • DEN – Derek Loville 25-yard run (Jason Elam kick) 13:21. ''Broncos 28–17. '''Drive: 2 plays, 48 yards, 0:37.'''''
  • DEN – Derek Loville 8-yard run (Jason Elam kick), 3:43. ''Broncos 35–17. '''Drive: 10 plays, 80 yards, 5:28.'''''
  • DEN – Vaughn Hebron 6-yard run (Jason Elam kick), 1:11. ''Broncos 42–17. '''Drive: 4 plays, 15 yards, 2:04.''''' ;Top passers
  • JAX – Mark Brunell – 18/32, 203 yards, INT
  • DEN – John Elway – 16/24, 223 yards, TD ;Top rushers
  • JAX – Natrone Means – 10 rushes, 40 yards
  • DEN – Terrell Davis – 31 rushes, 184 yards, 2 TD ;Top receivers
  • JAX – Keenan McCardell – 6 receptions, 55 yards
  • DEN – Rod Smith – 3 receptions, 99 yards, TD After upsetting the Broncos in the playoffs in the previous year, the Jaguars fell short in the re-match. John Elway lead the Broncos to a 42–17 win over the visiting Jaguars, throwing for 223 yards and a touchdown. Mark Brunell was 18 for 32 for 203 yards, but had no touchdowns on top of an interception. Similar to the year before when the Broncos could not stop Natrone Means and the Jaguars running game, the Jaguars struggled all game to contain the Broncos running attack. Terrell Davis carried 31 times for 184 yards and two touchdowns. Nonetheless, the game was close throughout, as the Broncos led by only 21-17 late in the third quarter. But the Broncos would score 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter, ending the Jaguars season.

Awards and records

  • Mike Hollis, franchise record (tied), most field goals in one game, 5 field goals (November 30, 1997)
  • Mike Hollis, franchise record, most field goals in one season (tied), 31 field goals
  • Mike Hollis, franchise record, most points in one season, 134 points
  • James Stewart, franchise record, most touchdowns in one game, 5 touchdowns (October 12, 1997)
  • James Stewart, franchise record, most points in one game, 30 points (October 12, 1997)

References

References

  1. ''NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book'', Workman Publishing Co, New York, {{ISBN. 0-7611-2480-2, p. 52
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