Jacksonville Jaguars at Denver Broncos 30 to 27

Saturday, January 4, 1997, Divisional Round

The Broncos began their playoff run at home against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday, January 4, 1997. The Jaguars began their playoff run the previous week with a win against the Buffalo Bills. The Jaguars continued their playoff run with a victory, 30-27, against the Broncos. The Broncos finished their season 13-3-0 in the regular season, 0-1 in the playoffs.

Jacksonville Jaguars offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
443 240 203 0 22

Coaches

Head Coach: Tom Coughlin Offensive Coordinator: Kevin Gilbride Defensive Coordinator: Dick Jauron Special Teams Coordinator: Larry Pasquale Wide Receivers Coach: Pete Carmichael Offensive Line Coach: Mike Maser Running Backs Coach: Jerald Ingram Tight Ends Coach: Nick Nicolau Defensive Line Coach: John Pease Linebackers Coach: Steve Szabo Outside Linebackers Coach: Lucious Selmon Defensive Backs Coach: Randy Edsall Secondary Coach: Randy Edsall Assistant Special Teams Coach: Joe Baker Strength and Conditioning Coach: Jerry Palmieri, Jeff Hurd Pro Scout: Les Snead

Denver Broncos offense

Total yards Pass yards Rush yards Turnovers First downs
351 225 126 0 21

Coaches

Head Coach: Mike Shanahan Assistant Head Coach: Alex Gibbs Offensive Coordinator: Gary Kubiak Defensive Coordinator: Greg Robinson Quarterbacks Coach: Gary Kubiak Wide Receivers Coach: Mike Heimerdinger Offensive Line Coach: Alex Gibbs Running Backs Coach: Bobby Turner Tight Ends Coach: Brian Pariani Assistant Offensive Line Coach: Barney Chavous Offensive Assistant Coach: Rick Dennison Defensive Line Coach: George Dyer Linebackers Coach: Frank Bush Defensive Backs Coach: Ed Donatell Defensive Assistant Coach: Rick Smith Special Teams Coach: Richard Smith Strength and Conditioning Coach: Rich Tuten Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach: Greg Saporta Strength Assistant: Barney Chavous General Manager: John Beake Player Personnel: Harold Richardson