We are in countdown mode to the start of the season. The Arizona Cardinals will kick off the 2023 regular season in 47 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. 47.
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47 wins
Neil Lomax won 47 games (going 47-52-2) as the Cardinals’ starting quarterback.
47 picks
Quarterback Jim Hardy threw 47 interceptions ( to go along with 30 touchdown passes) for the Cardinals between 1949-1951.
47 punt returns
Receiver J.T. Smith returned 47 punts for the Cardinals from 1985-1990.
47 tackles for loss
Markus Golden and Ronald McKinnon both logged 47 tackles for loss while they were with the Cardinals.
47.5 sacks
Ken Harvey logged 47. 5 sacks for the Cardinals from 1988-1993.
47 extra points made
The fourth-highest single-season total of made extra points for the Cardinals in 47.
Matt Prater made 47 extra points in 2021 and Neil Rackers did in 2007.
