Riggo's Rag
FanSided

Redskins: 5 players to watch in Week 14 matchup with the Giants

By Jacob Camenker

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 03: Quarterback Mark Sanchez #6 of the Washington Redskins communicates with teammates as they take on the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 3, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 03: Quarterback Mark Sanchez #6 of the Washington Redskins communicates with teammates as they take on the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 3, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
2 of 6
Next
NEW ORLEANS, LA – OCTOBER 08: Chris Thompson #25 of the Washington Redskins runs with the ball as Kurt Coleman #29 of the New Orleans Saints defends at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 8, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – OCTOBER 08: Chris Thompson #25 of the Washington Redskins runs with the ball as Kurt Coleman #29 of the New Orleans Saints defends at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on October 8, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /

5. RB Chris Thompson

Thompson made his return to action last week after missing time with injured ribs. Though he was on the field, he didn’t see a lot of action.

Expect that to change in Week 14.

With a new quarterback in tow, the Redskins are going to have to rethink their offense. They may need to utilize the short game a little bit more, and that could mean either more screens to Thompson or more quick passes. Either way, if the team is looking to get yardage, they will have to get the ball to their explosive playmakers in space.

Thompson is one of the quickest, most elusive players on the ‘Skins. Sure, he’s a bit undersized and that has caused him to have injury issues at different points during his career, but when he’s in space, he is truly dynamic. If the Redskins can isolate Thompson against some of the Giants linebackers, Thompson should be able to win and get some yardage on short routes. The real question is whether or not the team’s offensive line and quarterback will be able to hold up and get the ball to him.

Of course, Adrian Peterson is still going to see a bulk of the carries against the Giants. But at the same time, the ‘Skins have to look to get Thompson more involved. His six touches last week weren’t nearly enough, so they have to look to get him the ball in the passing game early and often.

Home/Commanders News