We are in countdown mode to the start of the season. The Arizona Cardinals will kick off the 2023 regular season in 54 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. 54.
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54 fumbles
Quarterback Jake Plummer fumbled 54 times while playing for the Cardinals from 1997-2002.
54(.8) rushing yards per game
In two seasons with the Cardinals, running back James Conner has averaged 54.8 rushing yards per game.
54 point something receiving yards per game
From 1946-1950, Mal Kutner averaged 54.6 receiving yards per game.
Gary Clark averaged 54.8 receiving yards per game from 1993-1994.
54 punt returns
Billy Stacy returned 54 punts from 1959-1963.
54 kick returns
Leeland McElroy returned 54 kickoffs between 1996-1997
54 made field goals
From 2018-2020, kicker Zane Gonzalez made 54 field goals out of 66 attempts.
54 career points
Hall of Fame cornerback Aeneas Williams scored 54 career points with the Cardinals scoring nine touchdowns. Seven players finished with 54 points scored for the Cardinals.
54 receptions in a season
There have been eight 54-catch seasons in Cardinals history. Larry Fitzgerald caught 54 passes in 2020.
