12 days till the Cardinals’ season opener: Stats for No. 12
We are in countdown mode to the start of the season. The Arizona Cardinals will kick off the 2023 regular season in 12 days on September 10 on the road against the Washington Commanders.
It will be the official beginning of the Jonathan Gannon era as head coach.
In our countdown until the start of the season, we will give you notable stats in Cardinals history related to the number of the day.
Below are some notable stats with the No. 12.
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12 300-yard passing games
Charley Johnson had 12 300-yard passing games for the Cardinals in his time as quarterback between 1961 and 1969. It is the fifth-most in franchise history.
12-loss seasons
The Cardinals have had five 12-loss seasons. They all happened between 1991-2003.
12 years played for the Cardinals
Five players spent 12 years with the Cardinal. This group includes Adrian Wilson, Roy Green, Ken Gray, Dan Dierdorf and Mel Gray.
12 sacks in a season
David Galloway had 12 sacks in 1983.
12 interceptions in a season
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The single-season record for the Cardinals for defensive interceptions is 12 Bob Nussbaumer picked off 12 passes in 1949.
12 TDs in a season
Five Cardinals have had 12 total touchdowns scored in a season, including Larry Fitzgerald in 2008, the Cardinals’ Super Bowl season.
12 rushing TDs in a season
Ernie Never had 12 rushing touchdowns for the Cardinals in 1927. That is the fourth-most in franchise history.
