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.