We are in countdown mode to the start of the season. The Arizona Cardinals will kick off the 2023 regular season in 42 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. 42.
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42 receptions
Tight end Maxx Williams had 42 catches for the Cardinals from 2019-2022.
Walter Reeves, another tight end, also had 42 receptions for the Cardinals between 1989-1993.
42 punt returns
Three players have 42 career punt returns for the Cardinals. Reggie Swinton had 42 in 2005. Roger Wehrli did between 1969-1982. Karl Williams did in 2004.
42 kick returns
Jimmy Sears had 42 kickoff returns between 1954-1958.
42 QB hits
Defensive lineman Frostee Rucker logged 42 quarterback hits for the Cardinals between 2013-2017.
42 pass breakups
Campbell, a defensive lineman for the Cardinals from 2008-2016, batted down 42 passes for the Cardinals
42 receptions in a season
There have been six 42-reception seasons in Cardinals history. The most recent was 2021 when DeAndre caught 42 passes in an injury-shortened season.
42 field-goal attempts
Kicker Neil Rackers set a franchise single-season record with 42 attempted field goals in 2005. He made 40 of them, also a franchise record.
