Arizona Cardinals reflect on 1954 season with opener 54 days away
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 1:46 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
As the Arizona Cardinals prepare for their 2026 regular-season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers on September 13, they reflect on their 1954 season. The Cardinals finished that year in last place, starting with five consecutive losses and concluding with a 2-10 record. They struggled offensively, averaging just 15.3 points per game while allowing 28.9. The team featured three Pro Bowlers: RB Ollie Matson, CB Night Train Lane, and OL/DL Jerry Groom. Matson led the team in touchdowns and total yards, while Lane topped the league in interceptions.
- •Cardinals open the 2026 season on September 13 against Chargers
- •Team finished 1954 season with 2-10 record
- •Ollie Matson led Cardinals with seven touchdowns
- •Night Train Lane led NFL with 10 interceptions
- •Cardinals averaged 15.3 points per game in 1954
- 1:46 PMYahoo Sports — 54 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1954 season
"With 54 days until the Arizona Cardinals' 2026 opener, let's look back at their 1954 season.
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