The 5 greatest Week 1 video games in Jaguars historical past

It’s not arduous to choose one of the best Week 1 efficiency in Jaguars historical past when this 38-point blowout is such an apparent standout.

The Jaguars remodeled from playoff contender in 1996, 1997, and 1998 into an absolute juggernaut in 1999. That 14-2 season began with Jacksonville dominating the Steve Younger-led 49ers who completed 12-4 within the 12 months prior.

Mark Brunell accomplished 22 of his 30 passes for 265 yards with Jimmy Smith racking up 139 receiving yards. Younger accomplished simply 9 of his 26 makes an attempt and was picked off twice.

Jeff Garcia bought his first NFL motion that afternoon after Younger was pulled within the fourth quarter and Garcia promptly threw a 90-yard choose six to Aaron Beasley on his first profession drive.

It was the primary of 10 double-digit wins for the Jaguars within the 1999 common season.