{"playerId":15966,"percentChange":0.7,"averageDraftPosition":141.8,"percentOwned":14.6,"mostRecentNews":{"news":"Thompson could be in line for extended reps this season, John Keim of ESPN.com reports. \"I have a feeling I might get a little more this year,\" Thompson said. \"I just see how the workouts and everything are going, when we're working together as a group.\"","spin":"With a budding battle between Rob Kelley and rookie Samaje Perine for the top running back spot, Thompson will quietly assume the third-down responsibilities for the Redskins in 2017. Playing on a one-year contract, the veteran will have to prove his value this season, which won't be hard to do if he continues to see increased reps on offense. Thompson is clearly the best pass catcher in the backfield and was productive last season with his reps, averaging 7.1 yards per reception and 5.2 yards per rush. If either Kelley or Perine struggles, look for Washington to rely on Thompson as a security blanket.","date":"Sun May 28"},"fullName":"Chris Thompson","pointsSEASON":147.5,"seasonOutlook":{"outlook":"Thompson appeared in all 16 games as Washington's passing-down specialist behind Matt Jones and Rob Kelley last season. The 5-foot-8, 193-pound scat back finished top 15 at the position in targets, receptions and receiving scores. He also averaged 5.2 YPC (seventh) and scored a total of five touchdowns. Thompson's frame will always limit him to situational duties, but he's one of the best at what he does and is in an offense that has had a lot of success throwing the ball. He'll flirt with flex numbers, but should be downgraded in non-PPR.","seasonId":2017,"date":"Thu May 25"},"positionRank":28,"projectedPoints":139.502347742}