Redskins vs. Eagles, part one: Five players to watch
By Ian Cummings
No. 2 – RB Chris Thompson
It’s hard to tell how much it would help at this point, but the Redskins need some kind of dynamic ability on offense. Using it effectively, and using it right, is a different story, but they just need it. And if Chris Thompson is healthy this week, he can give it to them.
Thompson emerged last season as an upper-echelon receiving back in the NFL, but ever since his severe leg injury suffered against the Saints, which cut his 2017 campaign short, he hasn’t been able to stay on the field.
Granted, Thompson has always had some degree of trouble with staying healthy, but this season, it’s been a particularly laboring task for the Florida State product. Luckily for the Redskins, Thompson could be back this week. Per Kareem Copeland of the Washington Post, Jay Gruden is optimistic that Thompson can go to action soon.
Regardless of the disarray the Redskins offense is currently in, getting Thompson back would help matters. The former fifth-round pick brings a certain quickness to the offense, and he’d be a valuable outlet for Colt McCoy, who wouldn’t always have to take reckless risks with a reliable flat option in Thompson.