23 days till the Cardinals’ season opener: Stats for No. 23
We are in countdown mode to the start of the season. The Arizona Cardinals will kick off the 2023 regular season in 23 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. 23.
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23 TD passes thrown
Quarterback Steve Beuerlein threw 23 touchdown passes in two seasons for the Cardinals in 1993-1994.
23 INTs thrown
John Roach threw 23 total interceptions between 1956-1960.
23 rushing touchdowns
Three players in Cardinals history have exactly 23 rushing touchdowns. One is quarterback Kyler Murray, who will certainly surpass that number this year.
Tim Hightower and Charley Trippi also had 23 career rushing touchdowns for the Cardinals.
23 receiving touchdowns
Michael Floyd had 23 touchdown catches for the Cardinals.
23 field goals in a season
Making 23 field goals in a season has happened three times in Cardinals history. Jim Bakken did it in 1966 and 1973. Neil O’Donoghue connected on 23 in 1984.
23 forced fumbles
Chandler Jones holds the all-time franchise record with 23 forced fumbles.
