Running back Chris Thompson does more than meets the eye on a weekly basis for the Redskins, but he was in the spotlight on Sunday with a game-winning 25-yard touchdown run.
Measuring Chris Thompson’s importance to the Redskins is difficult. The numbers don’t paint the picture of a star. It’s safe to say Thompson won’t be winning fantasy football games.
However, for what the Washington Redskins are trying to accomplish – a second straight playoff berth is the most immediate goal – Thompson is indispensable. From returning kickoffs to pass blocking to catching passes to coming through with a game-winning 25-yard touchdown run in Sunday’s victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, Thompson does more than the box score can illustrate.