How Chris Thompson has become the Redskins most reliable offensive weapon

Chris Thompson has had an absolutely terrific start to the 2017 season. His emergence is due to a number of factors and how he has been utilized by the offense.

Coming into the 2017 season, nobody was talking about Chris Thompson. The fifth year back out of Florida State was one of the forgotten men in the team’s backfield. Many focused on the potential of young backs Rob Kelley and Samaje Perine, while the Mack Brown fan club was supporting the former undrafted free agent. That allowed Thompson to go under the radar to start the season.

Through three games this year, Thompson has been absolutely terrific. He is leading the Redskins in rushing yards and receiving yards and has been an explosive playmaker. Despite only receiving 27 touches in the three games, Thompson has produced four touchdowns and has been a threat to score every time he’s touched the ball.

It may seem like Thompson’s emergence came out of nowhere, but really he has slotted into a spot that makes a lot of sense for him to succeed. The Redskins have found the proper way to use him on offense and hat has led him to become a very reliable player.

Here’s how Thompson has become such an integral part of the offense. The versatile back has done everything he can to become a consistent threat for the team.