The Fishers Freight sent a clear message Sunday night that they intend to be a contender in the 2026 Indoor Football League season.

Coming off a win over Quad City and a tough road loss at Green Bay, the Freight returned home and delivered an emphatic 63-42 victory over the Arizona Rattlers at the Fishers Event Center. Arizona was led by reigning league MVP quarterback Max Meylor.

Fishers’ high-powered offense once again operated at full throttle, while the defense and special teams contributed key plays that helped turn the game decisively in the Freight’s favor.

Running back Dominic Roberto led a strong ground attack with a standout performance, and quarterback Felix Harper continued his impressive start to the season, making plays both through the air and on the ground in critical moments.

The Freight defense rose to the challenge against one of the league’s most potent offenses. Jaiden Roe highlighted the effort with an interception of Meylor, and Fishers forced two turnovers on downs, stopping Arizona on fourth-down conversion attempts.

It marked a notable step forward for a defense that showed signs of vulnerability earlier this season, particularly in the first half against Quad City. Against Arizona, the unit delivered timely stops to complement an already explosive offense.

The victory serves as an early-season measuring stick for Fishers, which improved to 2-1 with the win over one of the IFL’s top teams.

The Freight return to action Saturday, April 11, when the Iowa Barnstormers visit the Fishers Event Center.

Attendance was lower than the home opener, likely due to the Easter holiday, but those in attendance provided a loud and energetic atmosphere throughout the game.