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Jess Root

24 days till the Cardinals’ season opener: Stats for No. 24

We are in countdown mode to the start of the season. The Arizona Cardinals will kick off the 2023 regular season in 24 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.

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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. 24.

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24 interceptions thrown

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Quarterback Timm Rosenbach threw a total of 24 interceptions for the Cardinals between 1989-1992.

24 rushing touchdowns

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Four players in franchise history finished with 24 rushing touchdowns. They include Terry Metcalf, Ollie Matson. Earl Ferrell and Beanie Wells.

24 receiving touchdowns

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Between 1995-2002 Frank Sanders had 24 touchdown catches for the Cardinals.

24 made field goals

8 Nov 1998: Kicker Joe Nedney #6 of the Arizona Cardinals in action during the game against the Washington Redskins at the Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Redskins 29-27.

Kicker Joe Nendey made 24 field goals (in 36 attempts) for the Cardinals between 1997-1999.

24 career interceptions

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Safety Kwamiee Lassiter is eighth all-time in franchise history in interceptions with 24.

24 TD passes in a season

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Three quarterbacks have had 24 touchdown passes in a season. Kyler Murray did it most recently in 2021. Carson Palmer did it in 2013. Meil Lomax had 24 in a season twice, once in 1983 and again in 1987.

24 picks thrown in a season

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Three quarterbacks are tied for the third-most interceptions thrown in a season in team history with 24. Jake Plummer threw 24 picks in 1999. Charley Johnson did it in 1964 and Jim Hardy had 24 interceptions in 1950.

24 made field goals in a season

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Kicker Jay Feely made 24 field goals (in 27 attempts) in 2010.

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