1995 Jacksonville Jaguars season

The 1995 season was the Jacksonville Jaguars' 1st season in the National Football League 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 [1995 1995 Cleveland Browns season|Cleveland Browns season|Cleveland Browns] 24–21 on 24 December.

Offseason

Expansion draft

Round	Selection	Player	Position	Drafted from
1	1	Steve Beuerlein^	QB	Arizona Cardinals
2	3	Corey Raymond	DB	New York Giants
3	5	Jeff Novak^	OT	Miami Dolphins
4	7	John Duff	DE	Los Angeles Raiders
5	9	Keith Goganious^	LB	Buffalo Bills
6	11	Mark Williams^	LB	Green Bay Packers
7	13	Al Jackson^	DB	Philadelphia Eagles
8	15	Mark Tucker^	C	Arizona Cardinals
9	17	Paul Frase^	DT	New York Jets
10	19	Tom Myslinski^	G	Chicago Bears
11	21	Willie Jackson^	WR	Dallas Cowboys
12	23	Othello Henderson	DB	New Orleans Saints
13	25	Santo Stephens^	LB	Cincinnati Bengals
14	27	Darren Carrington^	DB	San Diego Chargers
15	29	Mike Davis	DB	Houston Oilers
16	31	Dave Thomas^	DB	Dallas Cowboys
17	33	Mazio Royster	RB	Tampa Bay Buccaneers
18	35	Le'Shai Maston^	FB	Houston Oilers
19	37	Charles Davenport	WR	Pittsburgh Steelers
20	39	Monty Grow^	DB	Kansas City Chiefs
21	43	Marcus Wilson	RB	Green Bay Packers
22	45	Brant Boyer^	LB	Miami Dolphins
23	47	Harry Colon^	DB	Detroit Lions
24	49	Derek Brown^	TE	New York Giants
25	49	James Williams^	LB	New Orleans Saints
26	51	Eugene Chung^	G	New England Patriots
27	53	Reggie Cobb^	RB	Green Bay Packers
28	55	Desmond Howard^	WR	Washington Redskins
29	57	Kelvin Martin	WR	Seattle Seahawks
30	59	Cedric Tillman^	WR	Denver Broncos
31	61	Rogerick Green^	DB	Tampa Bay Buccaneers

^ Made roster.

Regular season

Schedule

Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

Game summaries

Week 8: at Cleveland Browns

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.