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.
Quick Facts
- 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.
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.
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