Arizona Cardinals reflect on 1987 season with opener 87 days away
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 5:12 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
As the Arizona Cardinals prepare for their season opener on September 13 against the Los Angeles Chargers, attention turns to the team's 1987 season. That year marked the last season for the Cardinals in St. Louis, finishing with a record of 7-8. Quarterback Neil Lomax led the NFL in passing yards and established himself as a Pro Bowler. The offense ranked in the top 10, averaging 24.1 points per game, while the defense struggled, allowing 23.8 points per game. The Cardinals aim to build on this historical perspective as they approach their upcoming campaign.
- •Cardinals' opener is 87 days away on September 13 against Chargers.
- •1987 was the Cardinals' last season in St. Louis, ending 7-8.
- •Neil Lomax led the NFL in passing yards with 3,387 yards.
- •JT Smith topped the league in receptions and receiving yards.
- •Cardinals averaged 24.1 points per game while allowing 23.8.
- 2:38 PMYahoo Sports — 84 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1984 season
- 2:37 PMYahoo Sports — 86 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1986 season
- 5:12 PMYahoo Sports — 87 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1987 season
"With 84 days until the Cardinals open the season, we look back at the 1984 season.
"With 86 days until the Cardinals open the season, we look back at the 1986 season.
"With 87 days until the Cardinals open the season, we look back at the 1987 season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 2:38 PM84 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1984 season
With 84 days until the Cardinals open the season, we look back at the 1984 season.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 2:37 PM86 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1986 season
With 86 days until the Cardinals open the season, we look back at the 1986 season.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 5:12 PM87 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1987 season
With 87 days until the Cardinals open the season, we look back at the 1987 season.
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