The 1995 season was the Jacksonville Jaguars' 1st season in the National Football League (NFL) and their first season under the leadership of general manager and head coach Tom Coughlin. The Jaguars finished with a 4–12 record in their debut season and failed to qualify for the playoffs. However, they ended the season on a high note defeating the Cleveland Browns 24–21 on December 24 of that year.
Offseason
Expansion draft
^ Made roster.
NFL draft
Undrafted free agents
Staff
Final roster
Preseason
Regular season
Schedule
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Game summaries
Week 1: vs. Houston Oilers
Week 2: at Cincinnati Bengals
Week 3: at New York Jets
Week 4: vs. Green Bay Packers
Week 5: at Houston Oilers
Week 6: vs. Pittsburg Steelers
Week 7: vs. Chicago Bears
Week 8: at Cleveland Browns
Week 9: at Pittsburgh Steelers
Week 11: vs. Seattle Seahawks
Week 12: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 13: vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Week 14: at Denver Broncos
Week 15: vs. Indianapolis Colts
On the opening kickoff, Colts return specialist Aaron Bailey, found a gap and sprinted 95 yards for a touchdown. The Jaguars countered by moving the ball to the Colts' 9–yard line; however, Mike Hollis' 27–yard field goal attempt was blocked. In response, the Colts scored another touchdown, with Bailey catching a 14–yard pass. A 45–yard completion to wide receiver Willie Jackson contributed to a Jaguars touchdown, cutting the Colts lead to 7 early in the second quarter. After a Colts punt, Cedric Tillman fumbled the ball during the return, with the Colts' Derwin Gray recovering the ball, which set up another Colts touchdown. On the following drive, Jaguars' quarterback Mark Brunell was intercepted by cornerback Eugene Daniel, who returned it to Jacksonville's 3–yard line. Nevertheless, the Colts were unable to score a touchdown and opted for a field goal, concluding the first half with the Colts leading 24–7. The Jaguars commenced the second half with a successful field goal drive, which the Colts promptly matched with a field goal of their own. As the fourth quarter began, the Jaguars executed a touchdown drive, reducing the Colts lead to 10. They attempted an onside kick, but the Colts recovered, leading to a subsequent touchdown for the Colts. In response, the Jaguars quickly scored a touchdown in just four plays, highlighted by a 31–yard pass to Jackson. The Jaguars attempted another onside kick, but the Colts recovered once more and added another touchdown to their tally. In the closing minutes, the Jaguars mounted a drive where Brunell connected with Jackson for another touchdown. They made a third attempt at an onside kick, but the Colts again recovered, ultimately securing a 41–31 victory in their inaugural matchup.
Week 16: at Detroit Lions
Week 17: vs. Cleveland Browns
Standings
References
- Jaguars on Pro Football Reference
- Jaguars Schedule on jt-sw.com
