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Jess Root

3 days till the Cardinals’ season opener: Stats for No. 3

We are in countdown mode to the start of the season. The Arizona Cardinals will kick off the 2023 regular season in three 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. 3.

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3 postseason wins in 2008

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The Cardinals’ went to the Super Bowl in the 2008 postseason, winning three games to get there.

3 sacks in a game

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The Cardinals have had a player have three sacks in a game 20 times. J.J. Watt was the last player to do it.

3 career INTs returned for TD

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Justin Bethel and four other players had three interceptions they returned for a touchdown in their Cardinals careers.

3 INT TDs in a season

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Antrel Rolle returned three picks for a touchdown in 2007. Robert Massey returned three in 1992. It is the highest single-season total by a Cardinals player.

3 punt return TDs

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Ollie Matson and Vai Sikahema each returned three punts for touchdowns while with the Cardinals, which ties them for second place all-time in franchise history.

3 kick returns for TDs

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LaRod Stephens-Howling is No. 2 all-time in Cardinals history with three kick returns for touchdowns.

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