The Las Vegas Raiders offense has a difficult opponent in Week 4. The Chicago Bears are surging after defeating the Dallas Cowboys 31-14 last weekend. Geno Smith and Co. need to score points and avoid turnovers.
We’ve identified three player-vs-player matchups for the Raiders on offense that could help determine the outcome against the Bears in Week 4.
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Jakobi Meyers vs. Tyrique Stevenson
The Bears are without No. 1 cornerback Jaylon Johnson. Jakobi Meyers has been a consistent threat for the Raiders through three contests, recording between 63 and 97 receiving yards in every appearance thus far. Tyrique Stevenson is the Bears’ best healthy cornerback, and he’ll likely draw the Meyers assignment.
Brock Bowers vs. Kevin Byard
Elite tight end Brock Bowers needs to be more productive after registering just four receptions for 38 yards in Week 3. Bears veteran safety Kevin Byard has been a tight end eraser throughout his illustrious career. Byard and his safety partner Jaquan Brisker will rotate reps with Bowers in coverage.
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Ashton Jeanty vs. Tremaine Edmunds
The Bears defense currently ranks 27th in run defense, allowing 139.3 ground yards per outing. Is this finally the week Ashton Jeanty and the Raiders’ ground-and-pound approach breaks out? Bears linebackers Tremaine Edmunds and T.J. Edwards will attempt to meet Jeanty in the hole.
This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: Raiders vs. Bears: 3 key matchups to watch on offense in Week 4