We are in countdown mode to the start of the season. The Arizona Cardinals will kick off the 2023 regular season in 39 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. 39.
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Sacked 39 times
Tom Tupa, who played for the Cardinals from 1988-1991, was sacked 39 times.
39 punt returns
From 1955-1957, Frank Bernardi returned 39 punts, averaging 10.1 yards per return and scoring one touchdown.
39 QB hits
Karlos Dansby had three stints with the Cardinals. He totaled 39 quarterback hits for them.
39 receptions in a season
There have been six 39-reception seasons for the Cardinals in their history. Andre Ellington and Rob Housler both did it in 2013, while John Brown had 39 in 2016.
39 attempted field goals
Greg Davis and Jim Bakken both had seasons in which they attempted 39 field goals. At that time, Bakken was the only one with more with 40 in a season.
