Raiders Week 4 focal point is stabilizing the interior line against Chicago. Vegas shuffled left guard and center, with Alex Cappa stepping in at right guard as Jackson Powers-Johnson heals, while Jordan Meredith remains in flux. The run game has lagged and Ashton Jeanty has all rushing yards after contact. The Bears’ interior defense is watchful, but Gervon Dexter provides a real interior rush threat. Kickoff is 1:00 p.m. PT on CBS.

Raiders expect Jackson Powers-Johnson back this week as the starting guard for Week 4 against the Chicago Bears, with Jordan Meredith staying at center. Chip Kelly emphasized Meredith’s center-call strengths and Powers-Johnson’s bigger, guard-ready frame, a mix the staff believes fits their protections. Powers-Johnson has missed two games, so the line’s full form remains untested.

The offense thrived with Powers-Johnson at center last season, but the Raiders are sticking with Meredith at center for now. Meredith’s athleticism and Powers-Johnson’s toughness should help the Raiders handle 3-techniques, while the Bears loom as a stern test to validate the new-look line.