The Jaguars have enjoyed significant success ever since joining the NFL in 1995. Twice in their short history, the team has reached the AFC championship game. In just their second season, Jacksonville qualified for the playoffs – the first of four straight post-season appearances – and advanced to the AFC championship game. Three seasons later, in 1999, the team once again made it to the AFC title game.

First Trade: Acquired QB Mark Brunell from Green Bay Packers for two draft picks, 4/21/95.

First Draft Choice: Tony Boselli, OT, Southern California, 1995.

First Regular-Season Game: A 10-3 loss to the Houston Oilers, 9/3/95.

First Regular-Season Points: A 26-yard field goal by Mike Hollis vs. the Houston Oilers, 9/3/95.

First Regular-Season Touchdown Scored: A 71-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Steve Beuerlein to running back Randy Jordan vs. the Cincinnati Bengals, 9/10/95.

First Regular-Season Win: A 17-16 victory over the Houston Oilers, 10/1/95.

First Playoff Appearance: A 30-27 win over the Buffalo Bills in wild-card game, 12/28/96.

First to Pass 300 Yards in a Game: Mark Brunell, 302 yards vs. the Chicago Bears, 10/15/95.

First 100-Yard Game, Receiving: Pete Mitchell, 161 yards vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 11/19/95.

First Defensive Touchdown: Cornerback Mickey Washington, 48-yard interception return vs. the Cleveland Browns, 10/22/95.

First 4,000-Yard Season, Passing: Mark Brunnell, 4,367 yards (1996).

It's A Fact: The Jaguars became the first expansion team ever to finish with a .500 record in its division. Jacksonville recorded a 4-4 record versus AFC Central opponents in 1995.

Most Career Yards Rushing: Fred Taylor, 7,580 yards (1998-2004).

Most Career Yards Passing: Mark Brunell, 25,698 yards (1995-2003).

Most Career Receptions: Jimmy Smith, 792 receptions (1995-2004).

All-Time Leading Scorer: Mike Hollis, 764 points (1995-2001). 

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