The Arizona Rattlers (2-2) take a two-game winning streak into Saturday night's home game vs. the Wichita Falls Nighthawks (4-1) at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The game can be seen on FOX Sports Arizona Plus and FOX Sports GO, starting at 6 p.m.
The Rattlers have gotten their running game going in their two victories, averaging 98.5 yards per game, which ranks second in the Indoor Football League, but they'll be tested by a Nighthawks defense that gives up only 50 rushing yards per game. Darrell Monroe has 140 yards in three games, and quarterback Darron Thomas has rushed for 128 in addition to passing for 500 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Arizona has the league's top-ranked pass defense, which will try to make life miserable for Wichita Falls' explosive passing attack. The Rattlers have five sacks in their past two games, with Chris McAllister accouting for three. Nighthawks quarterback Charles McCullum has more than 1,000 yards passing and 21 touchdown passes in five games. Jordan Jolly has six touchdown receptions.
Wichita Falls had its four-game winning streak halted with a 55-21 loss last week to Sioux Falls. Arizona is coming off a 30-29 victory at Green Bay.
