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8 days till the Cardinals’ season opener: Stats for No. 8

We are in countdown mode to the start of the season. The Arizona Cardinals will kick off the 2023 regular season in eight 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. 8.

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8 wins

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Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports

John Skelton won eight games as the starting quarterback for the Cardinals (going 8-9) between 2010 and 2012.

8-win seasons

The Cardinals have finished with 8 wins in a season 10 times.

The last time was 2020.

8-loss seasons

The Cardinals have also had 10 eight-loss seasons.

8 8-TD seasons

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Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

The Cardinals have had eight seasons with a player catching 8 touchdown passes. DeAndre Hopkins was the last to finish with eight touchdown receptions in 2021.

8 100-yard games

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Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Running back Edgerrin James had eight games with the Cardinals rushing for at least 100 yards. Only three players have had more such games.

Story originally appeared on Cards Wire