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.

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