Chris Thompson 2019 Outlook: Pass on the Injury Bug
6 years agoChris Thompson is talented. He must be to be injured so much and still have a job and a defined role. Much like Jordan Reed, Washington is loyal to players who cannot stay on the field.
If he returns and stays healthy in 2019 Thompson will again be the third-down back on a bad offense. Being led by either Case Keenum or Dwayne Haskins the offense of the Redskins leaves a lot to be desired. But this does not mean desired by your fantasy team. Derrius Guice, everybody’s darling from last season is returning from an ACL. Due to that question mark, Washington re-signed Adrian Peterson for two more seasons. We know Chris Thompson can catch. In the eight to 10 games a year he plays in he will average five to six receptions and provide solid flex-worthy numbers for you. This is not a person to be sinking a draft pick into. His upside is severely limited due to his own health and the health of the offense he is on.
Washington looks to be a bottom third team on offense for 2019 and there are very few times you will want to or need to pick a player from this team to fill out your fantasy roster. Trey Quinn could be interesting in the slot as a late-round selection and Guice if he falls a bit in price might be ok. As for Thompson? Unless you get a point premium for receptions from the RB position, he is not a player who should be projected for any contributions for you. If you are hesitant about Guice or Peterson and feel strongly you need him, make sure he is only your last pick. Even after defense and kickers are taken.