In just their second year of existence, the 1996 Jacksonville Jaguars enjoyed a "miracle" season, overcoming a 3-6 start to win six of their final seven games and finish with a 9-7 record. Led by head coach Tom Coughlin and Pro Bowl quarterback Mark Brunell, the team secured its first-ever playoff berth and pulled off two of the most stunning upsets in NFL history by defeating the Buffalo Bills and the top-seeded Denver Broncos on the road. The Jaguars' historic run concluded with a hard-fought appearance in the AFC Championship Game, establishing the young franchise as a legitimate league powerhouse.