We are in countdown mode to the start of the season. The Arizona Cardinals will kick off the 2023 regular season in 82 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. 82.
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82 catchs for Fitz
Fitzgerald had 82 receptions in 2013, the Cardinals’ first year with Carson Palmer at quarterback and Bruce Arians as head coach.
82 career rushes for the Cardinals
Two players had 82 career rushing attempts for the Cardinals. One was quarterback Kurt Warner, who played from 2005-2009.
Fullback Ron Wolfley also had 82 rushing attempts with the Cardinals from 1985-1991. (In other words, Warner averaged more rushing attempts per season than Wolfley did).
82 punts in 2003
Scott Player punted the ball 82 times in 2003.
82 points 3 years in a row
The Cardinals had a kicker score 82 points in three consecutive years. Al Del Greco had 82 points in 1989 and 1990. Kicker Gregh Davis followed that up with 82 points in 1991.
