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5 Bold predictions for Redskins vs. Seahawks in NFL Week 9

By Jacob Camenker

LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 29: Outside linebacker Jaylon Smith #54 of the Dallas Cowboys sacks quarterback Kirk Cousins #8 of the Washington Redskins during the fourth quarter at FedEx Field on October 29, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 29: Outside linebacker Jaylon Smith #54 of the Dallas Cowboys sacks quarterback Kirk Cousins #8 of the Washington Redskins during the fourth quarter at FedEx Field on October 29, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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KANSAS CITY, MO – OCTOBER 2: Running back Chris Thompson #25 of the Washington Redskins hits the whole in the fourth quarter of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on October 2, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO – OCTOBER 2: Running back Chris Thompson #25 of the Washington Redskins hits the whole in the fourth quarter of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on October 2, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images) /

1. Chris Thompson leads team in rushing yards, receiving yards, and touchdowns

If there’s one player the Redskins have that can do damage against the Seahawks, it’s Chris Thompson. Thompson is a shifty, athletic player with great elusive ability. He has been able to succeed greatly this year in the screen game and as a receiver, and has put up some solid performances as a runner as well. His skill set is a good matchup against the Seattle defense.

As mentioned earlier, the Seattle front is a physical one that will look to bottle up runners at the point of attack. At the same time, they can also be overaggressive, which will set up golden opportunities for Thompson in the screen game. If the Seahawks line is bearing down on Cousins on a screen, all he has to do is dump the ball off and Thompson can do the rest. And if Scherff is ready to play, then the screen game will be even better.

Should the Redskins be able to take advantage of the screen game, that will open up other areas for Thompson to do damage. When he’s on the field, the Seahawks will have to respect that ability and won’t be able to stack the box on every play. That will open running lanes. And respecting the screen will also open up Thompson for other types of downfield routes.

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When it’s all said and done, Thompson is going to be the biggest weapon for the team on Sunday. He has a shot to lead the team in all major categories, and it he should at least tally the most rushing and receiving yards. If he can score a touchdown, that could put him in the team lead for that category as well. No matter what, expect a big game from the breakout back.

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