We are in countdown mode to the start of the season. The Arizona Cardinals will kick off the 2023 regular season in 46 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. 46.
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46 rushing touchdowns
The Cardinals’ all-time franchise record for rushing touchdowns is 46. Ottis Anderson holds that record.
46 career catches
Tight end Ricky Seals-Jones caught 46 passes for the Cardinals when he played for them from 2017-2018.
46 kick returns
Jerry Stovall returned 46 kickoffs for the Cardinals from 1963-1971.
46 total touchdowns
Receiver Mel Gray had 46 total touchdowns with the Cardinals — 45 receiving scores and one rushing touchdown.
46 quarterback hits
Linebacker Daryl Washington logged 46 quarterback hits in his career.
46 interceptions
Hall of Fame cornerback Aeneas Williams intercepted 46 passes with the Cardinals. That is the second-highest total in franchise history.
Sacked 46 times
Neil Lomax was sacked 46 times in 1988, his final season in the NFL.