The 2004 Jacksonville Jaguars season was the tenth season in franchise history, Jack Del Rio’s second year as the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Byron Leftwich’s first full year as starting quarterback. In a time of transition for the franchise, Del Rio’s coaching and Leftwich’s play helped to pull the Jaguars out of a four season slump to a finish of 9–7, placing second in the AFC South. However, they missed the playoffs for the fifth successive season.

Offseason

NFL draft

Staff

Final roster

Preseason

Regular season

Schedule

In addition to their regular games with AFC South rivals, the Jaguars played teams from the AFC West and NFC North as per the schedule rotation, and also played intraconference games against the Steelers and the Bills based on divisional positions from 2003. Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 1: at Buffalo Bills

Week 2: vs. Denver Broncos

Week 3: at Tennessee Titans

Week 4: vs. Indianapolis Colts

Week 5: at San Diego Chargers

Week 6: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Week 7: at Indianapolis Colts

A fumble by Colts tight end Dallas Clark allowed the Jaguars to capitalize with a field goal, giving them a 16–14 lead as the fourth quarter began. In response, Manning led the Colts down the field to score a field goal, reclaiming the lead. On the subsequent drive, Leftwich connected with Jimmy Smith for a 25–yard touchdown and then successfully targeted wide receiver Ernest Wilford for a two–point conversion. The Colts quickly answered back, with Manning finding Marvin Harrison for a 39–yard touchdown that leveled the score. During the Jaguars next possession, Leftwich completed two passes of over ten yards, advancing into Indianapolis territory. On a 3rd–and–7, Leftwich located Wilford, which positioned the Jaguars within field goal range. KickerJosh Scobee then successfully converted a 53–yard field goal, allowing the Jaguars to take the lead with under a minute left in the game. With no timeouts left, the Colts were unable to mount a comeback, resulting in a 27–24 victory for the Jaguars, marking their first win in Indianapolis. This win propelled them to the top of the AFC South standings. This would ultimately be the Colts' sole defeat in the RCA Dome during the 2004 season.

Week 8: at Houston Texans

Week 10: vs. Detroit Lions

Week 11: vs. Tennessee Titans

Week 12: at Minnesota Vikings

Week 13: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Week 14: vs. Chicago Bears

Week 15: at Green Bay Packers

Week 16: vs. Houston Texans

Week 17: at Oakland Raiders

Standings

Division

Conference