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5 bold predictions for Redskins vs. Saints in NFL Week 5

By Jacob Camenker

LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 15: Linebacker Preston Smith #94 of the Washington Redskins waits to be introduced before playing the New Orleans Saints at FedExField on November 15, 2015 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Matt Hazlett/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - NOVEMBER 15: Linebacker Preston Smith #94 of the Washington Redskins waits to be introduced before playing the New Orleans Saints at FedExField on November 15, 2015 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Matt Hazlett/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 09: Running back Chris Thompson #25 of the Washington Redskins runs for a 13-yard touchdown during the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 09: Running back Chris Thompson #25 of the Washington Redskins runs for a 13-yard touchdown during the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

4. Chris Thompson leads the Redskins in rushing yards

The Saints are very good at stopping the run, and they actually rank third league-wide in average yards allowed per game at just 79.5. That may make it hard for Adrian Peterson to find success.

Though Monday will be a pseudo-revenge game for Peterson, he just doesn’t project to be as good a matchup against the Saints tough front. Sure, it’s possible he could break off a couple of longer runs, but it seems more likely that he will be stopped for short gains this week.

That said, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Thompson lead the team in rushing yards. He won’t get anything close to a full workload, but if the Redskins want to keep the Saints honest when he’s on the field, they’ll definitely need to give him some carries. And while Thompson isn’t a strong runner, he’s shifty and quick. And that may allow him to break off a long game.

Given that we expect this game to be an offensive show, the running backs for Washington may not get as much of a chance to tote the rock anyway. So, we’re comfortable predicting Thompson as the team’s lead rusher and don’t be surprised if he achieves those numbers with just 40 or so yards on the ground.

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