| Team: | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Year: | 1995 |
| Record: | 4–12 |
| Division Place: | 5th AFC Central |
| Coach: | Tom Coughlin |
| Stadium: | Jacksonville Municipal Stadium |
| Playoffs: | Did not qualify |
| Previous: | none |
| No Prevseason: | true |
| Uniform: | File:AFCS-1995-1996-Uniform-JAX.PNG |
| Pro Bowlers: | None |
| Shortnavlink: | Jaguars seasons |
The 1995 Jacksonville Jaguars season was the franchise's 1st season in the National Football League and the 1st under 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.
See main article: 1995 NFL expansion draft.
See main article: article and 1995 NFL Draft.
| Name | Position | College | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall Brown | Defensive end | Louisville | |
| Tommy Johnson | Cornerback | Alabama | |
| Gordon Laro | Tight end | Boston College | |
| Rod Smalley | Linebacker | UCLA |
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Stadium | Attendance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L 14–20 | 0–1 | 24,625 | ||||
| 2 | W 24–21 | 1–1 | 51,745 | ||||
| 3 | L 3–19 | 1–2 | Pontiac Silverdome | 44,690 | |||
| 4 | L 10–27 | 1–3 | 70,000 | ||||
| 5 | W 23–17 | 2–3 | Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | 66,023 |
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record | Venue | Attendance | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 3 | Houston Oilers | L 3–10 | 0–1 | 72,363 | |||
| 2 | September 10 | at Cincinnati Bengals | L 17–24 | 0–2 | 48,318 | |||
| 3 | September 17 | L 10–27 | 0–3 | 49,970 | ||||
| 4 | September 24 | L 14–24 | 0–4 | Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | 66,744 | |||
| 5 | October 1 | at Houston Oilers | W 17–16 | 1–4 | 36,346 | |||
| 6 | October 8 | Pittsburgh Steelers | W 20–16 | 2–4 | Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | 72,042 | ||
| 7 | October 15 | L 27–30 | 2–5 | Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | 72,020 | |||
| 8 | October 22 | at Cleveland Browns | W 23–15 | 3–5 | 64,405 | |||
| 9 | October 29 | at Pittsburgh Steelers | L 7–24 | 3–6 | 54,516 | |||
| 10 | Bye | |||||||
| 11 | November 12 | L 30–47 | 3–7 | Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | 71,290 | |||
| 12 | November 19 | L 16–17 | 3–8 | 71,629 | ||||
| 13 | November 26 | Cincinnati Bengals | L 13–17 | 3–9 | Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | 68,249 | ||
| 14 | December 3 | L 23–31 | 3–10 | 72,231 | ||||
| 15 | December 10 | L 31–41 | 3–11 | Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | 66,099 | |||
| 16 | December 17 | L 0–44 | 3–12 | 70,204 | ||||
| 17 | December 24 | Cleveland Browns | W 24–21 | 4–12 | Jacksonville Municipal Stadium | 66,007 | ||
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.