It’s championship weekend for PLL Fantasy. If you’re still standing, you’ve clearly found a rhythm this season — built a core, trusted your gut and made the right calls when it mattered most. You’ve probably got a lineup full of guys you’ve ridden with all year, and I’m no different.
Throughout the season, I built my list of “my guys” — players I started every chance I could. Whether they were producing monster stat lines or just showing up when I needed them, these were the guys I trusted. This week, instead of diving into matchups, I’m giving them the spotlight.
Here are my guys, ranked in the order I’d want them in my final championship lineup:
1. Connor Shellenberger, A, New York Atlas
The most consistent fantasy scorer in the game. Shellenberger was my preseason MVP pick, and somehow, he’s still exceeded expectations. In a championship lineup, this is who you want as your QB. No one’s been more dependable — or more dominant — all season long.
2. Owen Hiltz, A, Carolina Chaos
I wrote an article back in Week 4 calling Hiltz the saving grace of the Chaos’ season — and he’s been my guy ever since. With elite hands, vision and the confidence to take over when it matters, Hiltz has been the spark plug for this offense. He’s not just producing — he’s changing games. In my opinion, he’s the Rookie of the Year.
3. Liam Entenmann, G, New York Atlas
Entenmann is that guy. He’s not just making highlight saves — he’s anchoring fantasy lineups. Cool under pressure, confident in tight and always locked in, he’s been the goalie I’ve trusted all season. If you’re playing for a title, consider putting your chips behind Entenmann.
4. Blaze Riorden, G, Carolina Chaos
Blaze’s numbers speak for themselves — we’re talking top-tier, elite-level production from the goalie position. He’s been lights-out all season, and if you started him consistently, you probably won a few weeks just because of him. Another no-brainer championship starter.
5. Matt Traynor, M, New York Atlas
He’s been cold lately, I know. But I haven’t lost faith. Traynor has that game-breaking gear, and when he’s on, he’s an absolute bucket. If he pops this weekend, I’ll be riding the wave to victory.
6. Owen Grant, D, Boston Cannons
The Cannons are at home this week, and you better believe I’m rooting for Owen Grant. Fantasy-wise, he started off hotter than he is now, but I’ve got to pay him his respects. He’s been one of the most impactful poles in the league all year — and he’s in my lineup this weekend.
7. Justin Inacio, FO, Carolina Chaos
I’ll admit it, I was a doubter early in the season. But Inacio proved me wrong. His consistency at the stripe has been a huge part of Chaos staying competitive late in the season, and his resilience has made him a steady fantasy contributor. He earned this spot.
8. Jack Hannah, M, Philadelphia Waterdogs
Hannah is a walking heat check. The ceiling is real, and he’s shown it multiple times this year. If you need a spark or you’re chasing points, Hannah’s the guy who can drop a multi-goal game and shift the entire fantasy matchup. Live by the sword — and in this case, the sword is Jack Hannah’s shooting stroke.
To these guys — thank you. Whether I was sweating out a Saturday night score update or screaming at my phone about a fourth-quarter two-pointer, you made fantasy fun this year. This group has carried me — and I know a lot of you have your own list of ride-or-die guys.
Now, it’s championship weekend. Trust your instincts, start your guys and go win the whole thing.
