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. The team equaled the 11–5 record from their previous season, but won their first division title, as both the Oilers and the

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lost crucial games near the end of the regular season. The Jaguars appeared twice on

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NFL draft

Personnel

Staff

Roster

Regular season

Schedule

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Season summary

Week 1 at Chicago Bears

Standings

NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book, Workman Publishing Co, New York,

Playoffs

AFC wild card game vs 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 Game vs 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

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, Franchise Record (tied), Most Touchdown Passes in One Game, 4 Passes (November 29, 1998) ''NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book'', Workman Publishing Co, New York, , p. 52 *

, 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 ''NFL 2001 Record and Fact Book'', Workman Publishing Co, New York, , p. 53 * Single Season Home Attendance Record, 561,472, December 28, 1998

References

Jaguars on Pro Football Reference

Jaguars Schedule on jt-sw.com

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