We are in countdown mode to the start of the season. The Arizona Cardinals will kick off the 2023 regular season in 53 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. 53.
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52 losses
Quarterbacks Neil Lomax and Jake Plummer are tied for the most losses as starters in franchise history with 52. Lomax was 47-52-2 for the Cardinals while Plummer was 30-52.
Sacked 52 times
Quarterback Timm Rosenbach was sacked 52 times between 1989-1992.
Plummer was sacked 52 times in the 1997 season and Lomax was sacked 52 times in 1986.
52 catches
Billy Cross had 52 receptions for the Cardinals between 1951-1953.
52 kick returns
Mario Bates returned 52 kicks in 1998-1999.
52 made field goals
In two seasons for the Cardinals, Prater has made 52 field goals on 62 attempts.
52 interceptions
Hall of Famer Larry Wilson holds the all-time franchise record with 52 career interceptions.
52 catches
Receiver Greg Dortch had 52 catches in 2022. There have been six 52-catch seasons in Cardinals history.