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Levi Anderson, Midfield, Maryland Whipsnakes (19 Coins)

It was thanks to rookies like Anderson that the Whipsnakes went from struggling team to legit Cash App Championship contenders.

Anderson has averaged 13.6 fantasy points through his seven games played. While that number might seem low, Anderson has a remarkable ROI of 1.4 points per coin. To put it into perspective, the league average ROI for a midfielder is 0.9 points per coin. 

Anderson is coming off a 28-fantasy-point performance against the Denver Outlaws in Maryland’s regular-season finale. With Maryland slated to play Denver again in the first round of the Cash App Playoffs, I believe Anderson can repeat his performance and see his point production continue to increase. 

Luke Wierman, Faceoff, Denver Outlaws (14 Coins)

Over his past three weekends, Wierman has averaged 18.5 fantasy points per game. On the season as a whole, Wierman’s ROI is what makes him stand out. 

Despite being a rookie, Wierman holds an ROI of 1.02 points per coin, well above the league average for faceoff specialists (0.79). 

With Wierman being just 14 fantasy coins this weekend, he’s the best choice for a moderately priced specialist.

Ryan Drenner, Midfield, Boston Cannons (15 Coins)

Ever since Fairfield Weekend, Drenner’s fantasy totals have trended upward. Each game he has played since then, he has finished with more points than the last. 

This now leaves us at the quarterfinals after Drenner scored a miraculous game-winning goal to beat the Carolina Chaos in the regular-season finale. 

Despite his heroic efforts, I don’t believe Carolina deems the veteran a threat, which puts him in a perfect position to pile up “silent” fantasy points in this postseason rematch.

With Drenner being worth just 15 coins and finishing the previous Carolina game with 21 fantasy points, I think he’s a perfect addition for a second midfield slot.

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Garrett Epple, Defense, Boston Cannons (22 Coins)

For a player who’s priced as the most expensive in his position group, Epple doesn't have the fantasy stats to back it up. Epple has averaged just seven fantasy points over his last three outings, which included two zero-point performances. 

I would consider it a risk to take Epple this upcoming weekend. Him putting up zero points last weekend against the same Chaos team he will face again is concerning. 

Go with a cheaper defender like Ajax Zappitello. He costs 15 coins and has put up more substantial numbers than Epple has in the last two weeks.

Brennan O’Neill, Attack, Denver Outlaws (38 Coins)

The cold streak continues for O’Neill going into the playoffs. It has been four weeks since the rookie has put up more than 20 fantasy points in a contest. 

O’Neill had a chance for a turnaround game against the Utah Archers, against whom he racked up 98 fantasy points early in the season. But he wound up finishing with -5 fantasy points as the Outlaws lost their regular-season finale. 

In the quarterfinals, O’Neill will be going against a Maryland defense that held him to seven fantasy points in their first matchup. I would not recommend him for your lineup this weekend. 

Zac Tucci, Faceoff, Boston Cannons (14 Coins)

With two fewer teams playing this weekend, that means fewer players to choose from, especially in the faceoff position. That smaller pool means some players have seen their prices spike, including Tucci.

In his last three weekends, Tucci’s salary averaged at 10.3 salary coins. With him priced at 14 this week, I don’t see any upside in his game, especially with a player like Wierman priced the same. 

If you really want to spend the coins on a specialist, then go with Joe Nardella. But if not, take Wierman, who has had more upside all season.