4 DraftKings Studs to Target in Week 1

Melvin Gordon, RB, San Diego Chargers

DraftKings Price: $6,800

Projected Points: 20.2

The San Diego Chargers are 3.0-point home favorites against the visiting Kansas City Chiefs. The Chargers have a team total of 25.50 points, and if they do cover the spread at home, it could be due to Melvin Gordon running wild.

In 2017, Gordon scored 72.7% of the team's rushing touchdowns and is the clear leader in this backfield. His 70.5% snap share rate was higher than every other running back with their current team other than Ezekiel Elliott's and Le'Veon Bell's. His 49 red zone carries were the third-most in the NFL, his 27 rushing attempts inside the 10-yard line were also the third-most, and his 14 carries inside the 5-yard line were -- you guessed it -- the third-most in the NFL.

Basically, he's one of the rare backs who we don't have to worry about being taken off the field frequently or in certain situations. He's a true workhorse by 2018 standards, and Gordon is projected to score 20.2 fantasy points this week, per our models.