We are in countdown mode to the start of the season. The Arizona Cardinals will kick off the 2023 regular season in 85 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. 85.
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85 points in 1929
Nevers, a fullback, scored 85 points for the Cardinals in 1929 — 12 rushing touchdowns, 10 extra points and one field goal.
85 punts in a season
There have been 85 punts in a season three times.
Carl Birdsong, which seems like it could be a name for the Cardinals’ mascot, did it in 1983 and 1985.
Jerry Norton, who was also a safety, punted 85 times in 1961.
85 career rushes
Johnny Martin played for the Chicago Cardinals from 1941-1944. He had 85 career rushing attempts for the team.
