57 days till the Cardinals’ season opener: Stats for No. 57
We are in countdown mode to the start of the season. The Arizona Cardinals will kick off the 2023 regular season in 57 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. 57.
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57 interceptions
Carson Palmer threw 57 interceptions between 2013-2017.
Sacked 57 times
In two seasons with the Cardinals in 2011 and 2012, quarterback Kevin Kolb was sacked 57 times.
57 games played
Quarterback Kyler Murray has played in 57 games so far in his NFL career.
57 kick returns
Eric Metcalf returned 57 kickoffs in 1998.
57 rushing yards per game
In 1948, Charley Trippi averaged 57.5 rushing yards per game. In 1988, Earl Ferrell averaged 57.8.
57 receptions in a season
Pat Tilley had 57 receptions in 1979. Frank Polsfoot had 57 catches in 1951.
57 receiving yards per game
Six players have averaged 57 point something receiving yards per game in team history, including DeAndre Hopkins’ 57.2 yards per game in 2021.
57 points in a season
Kicker Jim Gallery scored 57 points in 1987 with 30 extra points and nine (out of 19) field goals.
