Despite starting in only one game for the Lions in 1978, Thompson still caught four touchdown passes that season. The first touchdown pass in his pro career came in the form of a 19-yard pass from quarterback Gary Danielson in the Lions 21-14 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.
Thompson's professional football career began with only one game for the Lions in 1978, and yet he still achieved four touchdown catches that season. His first touchdown pass came when he received a 19-yard pass from quarterback Gary Danielson during the Lions' 21-14 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.