Overview

• Through three games, rookie Ashton Jeanty has 144 rushing yards on 47 carries (3.1 yards per attempt) with one touchdown, including 63 yards on 17 carries in Week 3.
• Offensive coordinator Chip Kelly says the staff is managing the rookie’s workload and notes early-season league trends in lower rushing efficiency; Jeanty publicly backs staying fresh and following the plan.
• Protection problems persist as Jeanty was contacted at or before the line on 11 of his 17 Week 3 rushes and on 57% of his attempts this season, with the line ranked last in run-block win rate.
• Former quarterback David Carr urged patience and called for cleaner running lanes, with Chicago’s defense having allowed 418 rushing yards viewed as a potential opportunity in Week 4.
• The Raiders elevated tight ends Albert Okwuegbunam and Carter Runyon with Michael Mayer injured as they prepare for Chicago, a move that could affect run-game personnel groupings.