Fred Taylor's 200 Yard Rushing Performance
Fred Taylor: The Streak
Fred Taylor rushed for 200 yards in a game on December 20, 1998, during the Jaguars' third playoff season.
- Player
- Fred Taylor
- Opponent
- Tennessee Oilers (later Titans)
- Date
- December 20, 1998
- Rushing Yards
- 201
- Carries
- 36
- Yards Per Carry
- 5.6
- Franchise Record Status
- Single-game rushing record (still stands)
Lore & Background
Fred Taylor earned the nickname 'The Streak' for a streak of consecutive games with a 100-yard rushing performance.
In Their Own Story
The Gator Bowl hummed with a late-afternoon heat that seemed to shimmer off the turf. Fred Taylor lined up behind center, eyes locked on the gap forming in the defensive line. He took the handoff, his cleats digging into the grass as he exploded through the initial contact. The Tennessee defense, usually impenetrable, found themselves chasing shadows. With every yard gained, the roar of the home crowd grew louder, a wave of sound that propelled him forward until he reached the end zone, leaving a trail of broken tackles and a new franchise legend in his wake.
Reader's Guide
Taylor's 200-yard game occurred in the 1998 season, which was the Jaguars' third playoff appearance, not their first.
Did You Know?
- Fred Taylor was selected ninth overall in the 1998 NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
- Taylor rushed for 1,223 yards and 14 touchdowns as a rookie in 1998.
- He surpassed 10,000 career rushing yards on November 11, 2007, against the Tennessee Titans.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Fred Taylor achieve his 201-yard rushing performance?
This historic game took place on December 20, 1998, at the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida.
Which team was playing against the Jaguars during this record-setting game?
Taylor delivered this dominant individual effort against the Tennessee Oilers, who are now known as the Titans.
What were Fred Taylor's exact rushing statistics for that night?
He logged 36 carries for a total of 201 yards, maintaining an impressive average of 5.6 yards per carry.
Does this single-game rushing record still stand in franchise history?
Yes, the 201-yard total remains the all-time single-game franchise record and has never been approached by any other player.
Why is this performance significant to the Jaguars' early identity?
It highlighted the explosive talent that would anchor the offense for years and stands as a defining moment in the team's history.
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