A look back at the Jacksonville Jaguars' history in Week 1 games
The Jacksonville Jaguars have had slightly more success than failure in Week 1s over the course of 31 years. Opener No. 32 will be Sept. 13 at 1 p.m.
The Jacksonville Jaguars have a rich history in Week 1 games, marked by both triumphs and setbacks. In 1995, they began their inaugural home game at EverBank Stadium with a 10-3 defeat to the Houston Oilers. However, they bounced back in 1996 with a hard-fought 24-9 victory over the Steelers. The team continued this trend of opening season success through 1998, compiling a perfect 4-0 record in Week 1.
Notably, they defeated the Cleveland Browns in 2000 (27-7) and the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2001 (21-3), both in their home stadium. Despite a loss to the Indianapolis Colts in 2002 (25-28), the Jaguars remained on a winning streak, securing victories in 2003 with the Carolina Panthers (23-24) and the Buffalo Bills (13-10) in consecutive years.
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