71 days till the Cardinals’ season opener: Stats for No. 71
We are in countdown mode to the start of the season. The Arizona Cardinals will kick off the 2023 regular season in 71 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. 71.
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71 Passer rating
Two quarterbacks had a passer rating of 71-point-something in their time with the Cardinals.
Blaine Gabbert, who played for them in 2017, had a passer rating of 71.9.
Tim Rattay (who played high school ball in Arizona), who appeared in four games in 2007 with a 71.1 passer rating.
71 (and a half) sacks
Chandler Jones has the franchise all-time record for sacks with 71(.5).
71 punt returns
Arnold Jackson (2001-2002) and Willard Harrell (1978-1984) each had 71 total punt returns in their time with the Cardinals.
71 receptions in a season
There have been three 71-catch seasons in Cardinals history.
David Boston caught 71 passes in 2000. Anquan Boldin did in 2007 and Larry Fitzgerald caught 71 in 2012.
71 rushing attempts
Billy Cross had 71 rushing attempts in 1952.
