50 days till the Cardinals’ season opener: Stats for No. 50
We are in countdown mode to the start of the season. The Arizona Cardinals will kick off the 2023 regular season in 50 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. 50.
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50 touchdown passes
Quarterback Lamar McHan played for the Cardinals from 1954-1958. In that time, he threw 50 touchdown passes.
50 kick returns
From 1950-1953, Don Paul returned 50 kickoffs, averaging 25.5 yards per return.
50 points scored
Hall of Fame safety Larry Wilson scored 50 points in his career with the Cardinals. He scored one offense, eight on defense and also a safety.
5 career touchdowns
Ollie Matson scored 50 touchdowns in his Cardinals career from 1952-1958.
50 points in a season
Four players in Cardinals history had a 50-point season. The most recent was running back Kenyan Drake, who scored 50 points in 2019 for the Cardinals — eight touchdowns and a two-point conversion.
50 wins as a head coach
Bruce Arians is the winningest coach in Cardinals history. He had 50 total coach wins with 49 in the regular season and one in the postseason.
