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.
Although debuting in only one game for the Lions in 1978, Thompson still managed to catch four touchdown passes that season. The first touchdown pass of his professional career came when he received a 19-yard pass from quarterback Gary Danielson during the Lions' 21-14 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.