Arizona Rattlers Rout San Diego Strike Force 49-21 in IFL Opener

Quarterback Max Meylor leads Rattlers with 5 total touchdowns

Mar. 29, 2026 at 1:08am

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Arizona Rattlers quarterback Max Meylor had a dominant performance, accounting for 5 touchdowns and 233 total yards as the Rattlers cruised to a 49-21 victory over the San Diego Strike Force in their Indoor Football League season opener.

Why it matters

The Rattlers' convincing win over the Strike Force puts them atop the IFL's Western Conference standings early in the season. Meylor's big game highlights the Rattlers' offensive firepower as they look to build on last year's playoff appearance.

The details

Meylor connected with Arland Bruce for a 32-yard touchdown pass to open the scoring, and the Rattlers never trailed after that. They rattled off 21 unanswered points in the second quarter to pull away. San Diego quarterback Nate Davis threw for 160 yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions in the loss.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Max Meylor

The Arizona Rattlers' quarterback who had 5 total touchdowns and 233 yards in the win.

Nate Davis

The San Diego Strike Force's quarterback who threw for 160 yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions in the loss.

Arland Bruce

The Arizona Rattlers' wide receiver who caught Meylor's first touchdown pass of the game.

Edward Vander

The San Diego Strike Force's running back who had 5 catches for 40 yards and 7 rushes for 34 yards in the losing effort.

Dallas Daniels

The San Diego Strike Force's wide receiver who tied Vander for the game-high with 5 catches and also scored a touchdown.

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What they’re saying

“We came out firing on all cylinders and really set the tone early. Our offense was clicking all night and the defense stepped up big time.”

— Max Meylor, Quarterback, Arizona Rattlers

What’s next

The Rattlers will look to build on this dominant win when they host the Northern Arizona Wranglers next week, while the Strike Force will try to bounce back at home against the Tucson Sugar Skulls.

The takeaway

The Rattlers' convincing season-opening victory over the Strike Force showcases their offensive firepower and defensive prowess as they aim to contend for an IFL championship this season.