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Jess Root

34 days till the Cardinals’ season opener: Stats for No. 34

We are in countdown mode to the start of the season. The Arizona Cardinals will kick off the 2023 regular season in 34 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. 34.

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34 punt returns

Billy Cross returned 34 punts for the Cardinals between 1951-1953. Roy Shivers also returned 34 punts between 1966-1972.

34 made field goals

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Kicker Bill Gramatica made 34 field goals (on 45 attempts) from 2001-2003 for the Cardinals.

34 career touchdowns

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Johnny Roland scored a total of 34 touchdowns for the Cardinals between 1966-1972. He had 27 rushing touchdowns, five touchdown receptions and two punt return touchdowns.

34 pass breakups

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Safety Budda Baker and former Cardinals cornerback Byron Murphy both have 34 pass breakups with the Cardinals.

34 catches in a season

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There have been 10 34-catch seasons for the Cardinals. That includes J.J. Nelson in 2016.

34 punts inside the 20

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Punter Drew Butler had 34 punts downed inside the 20 in 2014.

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