1998 NFL Season Recap

Originally published on Sept. 19, 2020

By Zane Miller

On Sunday, January 31st, 1999, the Denver Broncos defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-19 in Super Bowl XXXIII to win the 79th championship in NFL history. It was the second championship for the Broncos franchise as Broncos quarterback John Elway won the Super Bowl MVP Award. The game was held at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Florida.

Broncos running back Terrell Davis won the 1998 MVP Award with 21 rushing touchdowns and 2,008 rushing yards. Green Bay Packers defensive end Reggie White won his second Defensive Player of the Year Award with 16 sacks and four forced fumbles.

Out of Playoffs: Tennessee Oilers (8-8), Seattle Seahawks (8-8), Oakland Raiders (8-8), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-8), New York Giants (8-8), Pittsburgh Steelers (7-9), Kansas City Chiefs (7-9), New Orleans Saints (6-10), Washington Redskins (6-10), Baltimore Ravens (6-10), Detroit Lions (5-11), San Diego Chargers (5-11), Carolina Panthers (4-12), St. Louis Rams (4-12), Chicago Bears (4-12), Indianapolis Colts (3-13), Philadelphia Eagles (3-13), Cincinnati Bengals (3-13)

Out in first round: Dallas Cowboys (L 20-7 to Cardinals), Green Bay Packers (L 30-27 to 49ers), Buffalo Bills (L 24-17 to Dolphins), New England Patriots (L 25-10 to Jaguars)

Out in second round: Jacksonville Jaguars (L 34-24 to Jets), San Francisco 49ers (L 20-18 to Falcons), Miami Dolphins (L 38-3 to Broncos), Arizona Cardinals (L 41-21 to Vikings)

Out in third round: Minnesota Vikings (L 30-27 (OT) to Falcons), New York Jets (L 23-10 to Broncos)

Most passing touchdowns: #8 Steve Young (49ers)- 36 TD

Most rushing touchdowns: #30 Terrell Davis (Broncos)- 21 TD

Most receiving touchdowns: #84 Randy Moss (Vikings)- 17 TD

Most sacks: #70 Michael Sinclair (Seahawks)- 16.5 sacks

Most forced fumbles: #70 Michael Sinclair (Seahawks)- 6 FF

Most interceptions: #24 Ty Law (Patriots)- 9 INT

Best field goal percentage (min. 12 attempts): #1 Gary Anderson (Vikings)- 35 for 35, 100%

Scoring Summary

 

Link to stats database: https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1998/