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Jess Root

59 days till the Cardinals’ season opener: Stats for No. 59

We are in countdown mode to the start of the season. The Arizona Cardinals will kick off the 2023 regular season in 59 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. 59.

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59 interceptions

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Kurt Warner threw 59 interceptions with the Cardinals, the seventh-most in franchise history.

59 yards per game

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In his first season with the Cardinals in 2022, receiver Hollywood Brown averaged 59.1 receiving yards per game.

59 career receptions

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Ahmad Rashad played for the Cardinals from 1972-1973, catching 59 passes.

Bill Triplett also had 59 career catches for the Cardinals from 1962-1966.

59 punt returns

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Three different players had 59 total kick returns with the Cardinals.

Johnny Bailey did between 1992-1993. Kevin Williams had that many in 1997. Chuck Latourette (who also punted) had 59 from 1967-1971.

59% completion percentage

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In 1983, quarterback Neil Lomax had a 59.0% completion percentage.

Jake Plummer’s in 1998 was 59.2%. In 1992, Chris Chandler completed 59.3% of his passes and Lomax completed 59.4% of his passes in 1987.

Kevin Kolb’s 2012 completion percentage was 59.6%.

59 points in a season

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Kicker Kevin Butler scored 59 points for the Cardinals in 1996.

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