The Fishers Freight return home Saturday night for a pivotal Indoor Football League matchup against Tulsa, with their playoff hopes very much hanging in the balance.

Fresh off a road trip to Jacksonville, the Freight remain squarely in the postseason hunt. At this point in the season, the path forward is simple: win.

Fishers will be looking for a statement performance before a home crowd at the Fishers Event Center in one of the team’s most important games of the season. The Freight defeated the Oilers in Tulsa on April 18, edging out a 40-38 victory.

The Freight are hoping to start June on a stronger note after a difficult May, when the club suffered four straight losses. Fishers enters Saturday’s game with a 5-5 record, good for fourth place in the Eastern Conference and the final playoff position. Tulsa is right behind at 4-5, making Saturday’s matchup especially important in the conference standings.

The week also brought a significant setback for Fishers. The team announced that wide receiver JT Stokes is likely out for the remainder of the season after suffering an injury in last Saturday’s game at Jacksonville. Stokes had been a key part of the Freight passing attack, and his absence leaves a void the offense will need to fill quickly.

To add depth, Fishers activated wide receiver Jaylen Green this week, giving the receiving corps a fresh option as the team adjusts its rotation. The Freight also added backup quarterback Davis Black to the roster, providing additional insurance behind center for the stretch run.

How quickly Green settles into a role — and whether the offense can replace Stokes’ production by committee — could go a long way toward determining how far this team can go. With little margin for error, a home game against Tulsa is exactly the kind of test a playoff contender needs to pass.

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Saturday at the Fishers Event Center. Tickets are available.