18 days till the Cardinals’ season opener: Stats for No. 18
We are in countdown mode to the start of the season. The Arizona Cardinals will kick off the 2023 regular season in 18 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. 18.
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18 TDs in 2021
Running back James Conner scored 18 total touchdowns in 2021, the second-most in a season in franchise history.
18 career receiving TDs
Two Cardinals finished with 18 touchdown catches in their time with the team.
David Boston had 18 touchdown receptions between 1999-2002.
Ernie Jones had 18 from 1988-1992.
18 total TDs
Running back Kenyan Drake scored 18 touchdowns, all rushing scores, in 2019-2020.
18 defensive INTs
Jerry Stovall picked off 18 passes for the Cardinals between 1963-1971.
18 total sacks
Linebacker Daryl Washington had 18 sacks in his Cardinals career between 2010-2013.
Defensive lineman Mark Smith logged 18 sacks between 1997-2000.
18 INTs 3 times!
Quarterback Jim Hart threw 18 interceptions in a season three times! He had 18 picks in 1968, 1970 and 1978.
