{
  "id": 766073,
  "title": "31 days till Arizona Cardinals' opener: Remembering the 1931 season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/31-days-till-arizona-cardinals-opener-remembering-the-1931-season",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-13T12:34:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/31-days-till-arizona-cardinals-123453698.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Arizona Cardinals' regular season opener is just 31 days away, and looking back at their 1931 season provides an interesting perspective. The 1931 Cardinals started their season with three consecutive losses, but they quickly turned things around by winning four straight games. By the end of the season, they had a record of 5-4. One of the standout aspects of the 1931 season was the team's offensive prowess, as they led the league in yards and scored the second-most points. Their offense averaged 13.3 points per game and ranked first in total yards. However, their defense, while ranked first in yards, was the worst in the league, allowing 14.2 points per game. The Cardinals had three All-Pros in 1931, including fullback Ernie Nevers, who was named to the first team. Rookie center Frank McNally also made the first team, while left guard Walk Kiesling earned a spot on the second team. Nevers was a dominant force, scoring eight rushing touchdowns, making 15 extra points, and even kicking one field goal. He also threw six touchdown passes, highlighting his versatility as a player.",
  "summary": "With 31 days until the Arizona Cardinals' 2026 opener, let's look back at their 1931 season.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}