Thompson (ribs) carried three times for 13 yards and caught two of three targets for an additional nine yards in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson returned from a two-game injury absence, but the game flow benefited Adrian Peterson, who racked up 156 scrimmage yards and a pair of touchdowns on 27 touches. Perhaps Thompson is still working his way back to full fitness, but his lack of usage is probably the result of a combination of factors. He should be more involved net Sunday as his team tries to keep pace with the Falcons.

Thompson (ribs/knee) is active for Sunday's game at the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Jay Gruden was coy about Thompson's odds to end a two-game absence this week, but a full practice Friday was the best tell that the running back would be back in action. In four appearances prior to sitting out, Thompson averaged 12.3 touches for 75 yards from scrimmage per game while recording one touchdown through the air, making him a decent play against a Giants defense that has given up the most receiving TDs (four, tied with two other teams) to running backs this season.

Thompson (ribs/knee) was a full practice participant Friday but is still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants, Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The full session marks a big step forward after Thompson sat out the past two weeks despite logging limited participation in every practice. This supports his stated expectation of returning from a two-game absence, though coach Jay Gruden sounded a bit less confident. Given that Thompson is listed as questionable, we'll want to keep a close eye on the inactive list approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 PM ET kickoff. His return would push Kapri Bibbs out of a role in the Washington offense.

Thompson (ribs/knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson followed the same routine leading up to absences the past two weeks, logging limited participation in practice and earning a 'questionable' tag on the final injury report. He said he intends to return this week, but coach Jay Gruden said the team is still "playing it by ear." This could come down to a game-time decision ahead of Sunday's 1:00 PM ET kickoff.

Coach Jay Gruden said the Redskins are "playing it by ear" with Thompson's (ribs/knee) availability, Kareem Copeland of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson, who has maintained limited showings in practice this week, intends to return from a two-game absence Sunday versus the Giants, per John Keim of ESPN.com. Gruden's comment Thursday somewhat contradicts Thompson's thoughts, but all parties will have another day to determine where the running back stands heading into the weekend. If he returns, Thompson will be a change-of-pace option to Adrian Peterson, which equated to 12.3 touches per game during his four appearances this season.

Thompson (ribs/knee) participated in practice Thursday, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

After a limited showing Wednesday, Thompson told John Keim of ESPN.com that he took part in team drills, which could imply an uncapped practice is in the cards Thursday and/or Friday. Coach Jay Gruden will reveal Thompson's activity level later Thursday, but the preceding seems to imply the offense will retain the pass-catching back Week 8. Meanwhile, Adrian Peterson (ankle/shoulder) got the day off Wednesday, a reality that Gruden believes he'll follow for the rest of the season to keep him fresh.

Thompson (ribs/knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, saying afterward that he expects to return for Sunday's game against the Giants, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson mentioned that he took some snaps in team drills, perhaps paving the way for a return to full participation by the end of the week. His absence for the past two games allowed Kapri Bibbs to get some work on passing downs while sharing the backfield with Adrian Peterson (ankle), who's averaging 16.8 carries per game. Peterson was held out of Wednesday's practice to rest but isn't believed to be in any danger of missing the upcoming game.

Thompson (ribs/knee) is listed as inactive Sunday against the Cowboys.

EDGE Analysis

As Adam Schefter of ESPN reported earlier Sunday, Thompson will miss a second consecutive game as a result of rib and knee concerns. In Thompson's continued absence, Adrian Peterson (ankle/shoulder) will serve as the Redskins' workhorse running back. Any lingering touches, however minimal, will filter down to Kapri Bibbs and Samaje Perine.

Thompson (rib, knee) is unlikely to play Sunday, per Ian Rapoport.

EDGE Analysis

We'll await official word, but it sounds as though Adrian Peterson (shoulder, ankle) is in for a big workload.

Thompson (ribs/knne) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Dallas, with the expectation he'll come down to a game-time decision, JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thompson reportedly didn't do much at Friday's practice, so coach Jay Gruden wants to see how the running back looks during pregame warmups Sunday. Another absence would leave Kapri Bibbs as the pass-catching complement to Adrian Peterson (ankle/shoulder) in the Washington backfield. Peterson also is listed as questionable, but he doesn't seem to be in any real danger of missing the game.