The team looked to reach the AFC Championship for the second straight year following a surprising run in 1996.

They made the playoffs as a wild card team, playing the Denver Broncos on the road for the second straight year.

Running backs (RB) Wide receivers (WR) Tight ends (TE) Defensive linemen (DL) Defensive backs (DB) Special teams Reserve Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.

After upsetting the Broncos in the playoffs in the previous year, the Jaguars fell short in the re-match.

John Elway lead the Broncos to a 42–17 win over the visiting Jaguars, throwing for 223 yards and a touchdown.

Nonetheless, the game was close throughout, as the Broncos led by only 21-17 late in the third quarter.

But the Broncos would score 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter, ending the Jaguars season.