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Washington dominates Oakland on Sunday night
Washington controlled Sunday night’s game against the Oakland Raiders as they recorded 472 yards of offense to just 128 for Oakland. Washington’s defense was the story of the night, limiting the… More Raiders fantasy stars to minimal output. On offense, quarterback KIRK COUSINS and running back CHRIS THOMPSON left their fantasy owners smiling. Less
Source: Washington Post
Washington signs RB Thompson to contract extension
Washington has signed running back CHRIS THOMPSON to a two-year contract extension. Thompson is expected to be used mostly as third down back with the team, although he would seem to offer little fantasy value at this point.
Source: Washington Post
“Hot Hand” to start at RB in Washington
Washington running back ROB KELLEY is expected to be the starting running back ahead of CHRIS THOMPSON and rookie runner SAMAJE PERINE this season. Unfortunately for fantasy owners, offensive coordinator Matt Cavanaugh is planning to go with whichever back has the hot hand on a game-to-game basis.
Source: NFL.com
Washington RB Jones absent from voluntary offseason practice
Washington running back MATT JONES was absent from the team’s voluntary offseason practice for the second consecutive day as his role appears to be in serious doubt. Jones lost his starting… More job last season to ROB KELLEY and with third-down specialist CHRIS THOMPSON and rookie SAMAJE PERINE on board, his fantasy value is questionable at best. Less
Source: Washington Post
Washington re-signs RB Chris Thompson
Washington has re-signed restricted free agent running back CHRIS THOMPSON, who is coming off the most productive season of his four-year NFL career. The backfield could be crowed in Washington this season, with Thompson joining running backs ROB KELLEY, MATT JONES, MACK BROWN, and KEITH MARSHALL.
Source: Washington Post
Kelley remains top dog in Washington backfield
Undrafted rookie running back ROBERT KELLEY is now the starter in Washington and he ran well again on Sunday. While fantasy owners would have liked a touchdown or two, Kelley ran… More for 97 yards on 21 carries against one of the league’s top run defenses. Kelley also held onto the ball, unlike third-down back CHRIS THOMPSON, who lost a fumble against the Vikings. Less
Source: Team Website