The game was played on August 17, 2024, at Lee's Family Forum in Henderson, Nevada.[2] It was the final of a three-year partnership between the IFL and the venue to be the host of the IFL National Championship.[3] The game was televised in the United States by the CBS Sports Network.[4]
Teams
Arizona Rattlers
Massachusetts Pirates
Playoffs
Pre-game notes
Game summary
First half
After the Rattlers won the coin toss and deferred possession to the second half, the Pirates received the opening kickoff, which was muffed by Jimmie Robinson before he was tackled by Omari Alexander in the end zone for a 1-point rouge to give the Rattlers an early 1–0 lead. The Pirates were given possession of the football at their 5-yard line, driving down to the Rattlers' 2-yard line before Alexander forced Robinson to fumble with Dillion Winfrey recovering it. The Rattlers would drive down the field in five plays with the drive ending in a 9-yard touchdown pass from Dalton Sneed to Jamal Miles, extending the Rattlers' lead to 8–0. The Pirates would attempt a 32-yard field goal the following possession, giving the Rattlers the ball at their 15-yard line. They would give the ball to Shannon Brooks for a 13-yard rush to end the first quarter.
To start the second quarter, the Rattlers would push the ball downfield with their 6-play drive ending in a 6-yard rushing touchdown by Brooks. The Pirates next possession ended with a turnover on downs on fourth and goal at the Arizona 7-yard line. Sneed would end the ensuing drive by rushing for a 10-yard touchdown. Four plays later, Pirates' quarterback Alejandro Bennifield threw an interception to Davontae Merriweather to set the Rattlers their 7-yard line. They would add seven more points on a Brooks 1-yard touchdown run to extend their lead to 29–0 going into halftime.
Second half
Box score
2024 IFL National Championship – Massachusetts Pirates vs Arizona Rattlers – Game summary
