Guice led a Redskins offense that rushed for 248 yards in that Week 13 matchup. Peterson, who rushed for 99 yards and a touchdown, said he felt like he and Guice had found "the right recipe" to having a successful backfield.

Guice was injured again in the following game against the Green Bay Packers, but the sample size was enough for Smith to see that Guice still had the skills to be a valuable piece on offense.

"He's got hands. He's good in the pass protection game," Smith said. "You...know him as a runner."

Guice also showed off his ability as a pass-catcher out of the backfield with seven receptions for 79 yards. His first career touchdown was a 45-yard screen pass in the first game after he was taken off Injured Reserve against the New York Jets.