We are in countdown mode to the start of the season. The Arizona Cardinals will kick off the 2023 regular season in 40 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. 40.
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Sacked 40 times
Quarterbacks Chris Chandler (1991-1993) and Gary Hogeboom (1989) were sacked 40 times while playing for the Cardinals.
40 touchdown receptions
Hall of Fame tight end Jackie Smith caught 40 touchdown passes in his time with the Cardinals from 1963-1977.
40 sacks
Bertrand Berry had 40 sacks for the Cardinals. Darnell Dockett had 40.5.
40 made field goals in a season
Kicker Neil Rackers set a franchise single-season record with 40 made field goals in 2005. He went 40-for-42 that year.
