We are in countdown mode to the start of the season. The Arizona Cardinals will kick off the 2023 regular season in 48 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. 48.
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48 career catches
Three Cardinals players had 48 career catches with the team. The latest was tight end Leonard Pope, who played for Arizona from 2006-2008.
48 punt returns
Ollie Patson had 48 punt returns for the team from 1952-1958. He returned three for touchdowns.
48 attempted field goals
Phil Dawson attempted 48 field goals for the Cardinals from 2017-2018.
Gerry Perry also attempted 48 field goals between 1960-1962.
48 points scored
Four players finished their Cardinals careers with 48 points scored. That includes tight end Jay Novacek.
Sacked 48 times
Kyler Murray was sacked 48 times as a rookie in 2019. Neil Lomax was sacked 48 times in 1987.
48 catches in a season
Four players have finished with 48 receptions in a season. Christian Kirk was the last to do it in 2020.
48 made extra points
Kicker Neil O’Donoghue made 48 extra points (out of 51) in 1984.
