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Jacksonville Jaguars

Inception

The Jaguars were founded as an expansion team in 1993.1)

First Season

Their inaugural NFL season was in 1995.2)

First Head Coach

Tom Coughlin was the Jaguars' first head coach.3)

First Draft Pick

The team selected Tony Boselli, an offensive tackle, as their first-ever draft pick.4)

First Game Win

Their first victory came against the Houston Oilers.5)

1996 Playoff Run

In only their second season, they made the playoffs and reached the AFC Championship.6)

Team Colors

The official team colors are teal, black, and gold.7)

Home Stadium

The Jaguars play at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida.8)

Mascot

The team’s mascot is Jaxson de Ville, known for his wild stunts.9)

Unique Naming

Jaguars was chosen as the team name in a fan contest.10)

Division

They are part of the AFC South, along with the Colts, Texans, and Titans.11)

Most Pro Bowls

Tony Boselli, despite injuries, was one of their most decorated players.12)

Longest Tenure Player

Brad Meester, a center, holds the record for the most games played (209).13)

Biggest Rival

The Jaguars' biggest rivalry is often considered with the Tennessee Titans.14)

London Games

Jacksonville has a strong presence in the NFL International Series, frequently playing in London.15)

Owner

Since 2011, the team has been owned by Shahid Khan, the first minority owner in NFL history.16)

First Playoff Win

Their first playoff victory came against the Buffalo Bills in 1996.17)

2000 Playoff Drought

They missed the playoffs from 2000 to 2007.18)

AFC Championship Appearances

The team has made it to the AFC Championship three times (1996, 1999, and 2017).19)

2017 Cinderella Season

In 2017, they made a surprising run to the AFC Championship with Blake Bortles at quarterback.20)

"Sacksonville" Defense

The 2017 defense was nicknamed “Sacksonville” for its fierce pass rush.21)

Most Touchdowns in a Season

Maurice Jones-Drew holds the single-season record with 15 rushing touchdowns.22)

All-Time Leading Passer

Mark Brunell, the team’s first starting quarterback, is the franchise's all-time passing leader.23)

All-Time Leading Rusher

Fred Taylor holds the franchise record for rushing yards.24)

Single-Season Rush Leader

Maurice Jones-Drew set the single-season rushing record with 1,606 yards in 2011.25)

Longest Play

Fred Taylor’s 90-yard run in 2000 is the longest play from scrimmage.26)

First Pro Bowler

Tony Boselli was the Jaguars' first player to be selected for the Pro Bowl.27)

Hall of Fame

Tony Boselli became the first Jaguar inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2022.28)

Unique Field Features

TIAA Bank Field is known for its unique pool cabanas overlooking the field.29)

Unusual Streak

In 2013, the Jaguars lost their first eight games before finishing 4-12.30)

Most Points in a Game

The Jaguars scored 62 points against the Miami Dolphins in the 1999 playoffs.31)

First Monday Night Game

The team’s first appearance on Monday Night Football was in 1997.32)

Most Sacks in a Season

Defensive end Calais Campbell holds the single-season sack record with 14.5 in 2017.33)

Longest Field Goal

Josh Scobee kicked a 59-yard field goal in 2010.34)

First All-Pro

Tony Boselli was the team’s first player to earn All-Pro honors.35)

Only Retired Jersey

The Jaguars have retired the No. 71 in honor of Tony Boselli.36)

2019 Draft Pick

The team drafted Josh Allen, a standout defensive end, in the first round.37)

Longest Winless Streak

In 2020, the Jaguars lost 15 consecutive games.38)

Record Start

They started the 2021 season with a 1-0 win record but lost the next 18 games.39)

Super Bowl Drought

The Jaguars are one of the few teams to have never played in a Super Bowl.40)

First QB Touchdown Pass

Mark Brunell threw the team's first passing touchdown.41)

First Retired Player

Mike Hollis, the placekicker, was one of their most accurate players.42)

Unique Ownership Style

Shahid Khan is also known for owning the Fulham Football Club in England.43)

Doug Pederson's Hire

Doug Pederson became head coach in 2022 and led a playoff turnaround.44)

Largest Comeback Victory

In the 2022 playoffs, the Jaguars overcame a 27-point deficit against the Los Angeles Chargers to win.45)