Signed

Fred Biletnikoff, wide receiver
Dick Hermann, linebacker
Kent McCloughan, defensive back. McCloughan had been drafted by the Oilers, but they traded his rights to Oakland for the rights to defensive end Garry Porterfield and halfback Henry Pickett.

The University of Nebraska's athletic director, Tippy Dye, said halfback Kent McCloughan had not signed with the Raiders, contradicting reports of a few days ago and was still eligible to compete on the Cornhuskers' track-and-field team that spring. The Raiders clarified that McCloughan had agreed to terms with them, but had not actually signed a contract.

Signed

Mickey Cox, tackle

The Raiders confirmed, once and for all, that they had signed rookie Nebraska halfback Kent McCloughan, ending his college track-and-field eligibility and all the noise about whether he had signed or had simply “agreed to terms” verbally.

Clem Daniels and Art Powell were among 21 Black players who left New Orleans, the site of the AFL All-Star Game, this morning in protest of the racist treatment they received there from cab drivers and business owners. By evening, AFL commissioner Joe Foss announced the site of the game had been moved to Houston. Upon the change, Daniels and Powell joined other Black players in agreeing to play at the new location.

Guard Bob Mischak had knee surgery sometime around this date and was hopeful that he would be ready to go when training camp opened in July.

After several days of negotiations a deal involving the Raiders receiver Bo Roberson and the Patriots fell through. The Pats were hoping to acquire Roberson, but Boston coach Mike Holovak rejected Oakland's request to get linebacker Tom Addison in return. Holovak said he would give up a draft pick, but no players, citing lack of depth on his squad.

Signed

Tom Finneran, defensive tackle
Harry Rakowski, defensive tackle

Claimed off waivers

Dobie Craig, wide receiver, from the Oilers

Signed

Bill Minor, tackle

Fullback Alan Miller announced he would be returning to the team for training camp in July after taking a year off to finish his law degree.

NBC television announced they would broadcast all seven Raiders road games for the 1965 season to the Bay Area, a first for the team.

Signed

John Dugan, defensive end
Pat Russ, defensive tackle

Rookie defensive back Loren Hawley injured his knee in a rugby game and underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament. His availability for training camp was in doubt.

The Raiders agreed to a new five-year deal with general manager/head coach Al Davis. The contract included a raise in pay, but the amount was not revealed.

Trade

Sent cornerback Fred Williamson to the Chiefs for cornerback Dave Grayson

Defensive lineman Dan Birdwell underwent surgery in his hometown of Houston to remove a bone chip in his right elbow. He had first noticed pain in the elbow during the 1964 training camp, but it wasn't properly diagnosed until this off-season. He was expected to be ready to go when the 1965 season camp was to open in July.

The AFL released the 1965 regular season schedule with the Raiders opening at home against Kansas City on September 12. Oakland was scheduled to close the season in San Diego on December 19.

Defensive back Warren Powers underwent surgery to remove calcium deposits in his left gluteus medius sometime in the past few days. The deposits had been causing pain in his left leg that bothered him during the 1964 season. He hoped to be ready to go when training camp started in July.

The Raiders announced their preseason schedule, which would open on August 7 against the Chargers in San Diego. The other dates on the schedule were: August 14 vs Denver in Salt Lake City, August 22 vs the Chiefs at Frank Youell Field, August 28 vs the Chargers in Portland, and September 4 vs the Broncos in Sacramento.

Signed

Darell Steele, defensive back
Dave Morgan, center, on or before this date

Signed

Gorden Kelly, defensive lineman
Richard Jackson, defensive lineman

The Raiders signed free agent fullback Roger Hagberg. Hagberg played his college ball at Minnesota, then spent three years with Winnipeg in the CFL.

The Raiders signed free agent USC linebacker Ernie Pye sometime on or before this date.

Raiders co-owner Wayne Valley underwent a six-hour surgical procedure to fix what was termed a “circulatory disorder”. His early prognosis for recovery was good.

Trade

Acquired quarterback Dick Wood from the Jets in a trade for a future consideration that turned out to be Oakland's sixth-round pick in the 1966 draft

Signed

Randall Dorsett, defensive end
Roger Halverson, halfback
Art Haskins, defensive back
Cass Jackson, halfback
Ernie Jones, linebacker
Ike Lassiter, defensive end
Leroy Whittle, halfback

Retired from pro football

Louis Guy, defensive back

Hired

Marv Roberson, assistant trainer

Signed

Keith Smith, wide receiver, sometime on or before this date

Raiders training camp opened with the reporting of rookies and less-experience veterans in Santa Rosa. Quarterbacks Tom Flores, Cotton Davidson, and Lee Grosscup were also on hand.

Wide receiver Fred Biletnikoff, defensive back Larry Todd, and guard Harry Schuh left camp for Chicago to get ready to play in the College All-Star Game against the NFL-champion Browns.

Billy Cannon got his first work in at his new position, wide receiver, after having spent his first five AFL seasons at fullback.

Rookie tackle Mickey Cox injured his knee in practice. He had recently undergone surgery on the joint and it was feared he could be out for the season.

Rookie defensive end John Dugan pulled a thigh muscle and was expected to miss a few days of practice.

The coaches moved rookie Ernie Pye from linebacker to safety.

All but three remaining veterans reported to training camp.

Tackle Ken Rice was attending to a personal matter, guard Bob Mischak was still rehabbing a knee injury at Tulane University, and fullback Alan Miller was putting the finishing touches on his law degree. All three players' absences were excused by Raiders management.

Voluntarily left training camp

Randall Dorsett, defensive end

Linebacker Bill Minor missed practice with an ankle sprain and defensive end John Dugan was still out with a pulled thigh muscle.

Defensive back Warren Powers suffered a scratched cornea and was expected to miss a few days.

Tackle Ken Rice was still missing from camp, but his absence was no longer excused and he would face fines upon his return, according to the team.

Waived

Art Haskins, defensive back

Signed

Marv Marinovich, guard

Rookie linebacker Bill Minor was back at work after missing a couple of days with an ankle injury.

Tackle Frank Youso underwent surgery to remove a swollen bursa sac in his foot and was expected to be out for about three weeks.

Fullback Alan Miller finally completed the final work associated with getting his law degree and reported to training camp.

The Raider coaches conducted the first scrimmage of training camp.

Defensive end Ben Davidson stepped in a hole on the practice field, injuring his ankle. Raiders head trainer George Anderson said he expected Davidson to miss no more than a few days of practice.

Quarterback Cotton Davidson injured his right arm during a passing drill. The extent of his injury was yet to be determined, as was the length of his absence from the practice field.

Tight end Richard Jackson broke his jaw in a collision with defensive end Carleton Oats.

Trade

Acquired running back Keith Kinderman from the Chargers for unspecified considerations

Raiders head coach Al Davis said quarterback Cotton Davidson would miss the exhibition opener against San Diego on the 7th because of a sore throwing arm.

Running back Clem Daniels was doubtful for the same contest because of a bruised heel.

Released

Ernie Pye, linebacker
Keith Smith, wide receiver

Tight end Jan Barrett (knee) was ruled out for the exhibition opener on the 7th in San Diego.

Guard Bob Mischak finally reported to camp after spending the past few weeks in New Orleans, with team permission, rehabbing a knee injury. The team said he still wasn't ready to practice or play yet.

The Raiders announced some lineup changes in advance of tomorrow's preseason opener against the Chargers in San Diego. Bob Svihus would start at left tackle in place of Frank Youso, Marv Marinovich would be at left guard for Bob Mischak, Gene Mingo would be in for Clem Daniels at fullback, and Fred Gillett would start at tight end ahead of Ken Herock.

The Raiders beat the Chargers, 10-3, in the 1965 preseason opener in San Diego.

Neither Tom Flores nor Cotton Davidson played at quarterback. Head coach Al Davis put in Dick Wood for the first half and Lee Grosscup for the second.

Three Raiders suffered injuries in the game: tackle Rex Mirich (muscle pull), defensive back Claude Gibson (pulled thigh muscle), and defensive end Dalva Allen (bruised knee).

Tackle Harry Schuh, halfback Larry Todd, and wide receiver Fred Biletnikoff joined the team after playing in the College All-Star Game against the Browns on the 6th.

Waived

John Dugan, defensive end
Darell Steele, defensive back
Leroy Whittle, halfback

Offered camp invitation

Fred Polser, defensive end

The coaches made some lineup adjustments for tomorrow night's game against the Broncos in Salt Lake City. Ike Lassiter would be in for the injured Dalva Allen at left defensive end, Pat Russ would sub for the injured Rex Mirich at left tackle, Tommy Morrow would replace Claude Gibson at left safety, and Bill Budness would be in for Arch Matsos at middle linebacker.

Quarterback Cotton Davidson (arm), tackle Frank Youso (foot), guard Bob Mischak (knee), and tight end Richard Jackson (jaw), would all miss a second straight game with injuries.

The Broncos beat the Raiders, 27-17, in a preseason contest at Ute Stadium in Salt Lake City.

Prior to the game, head coach Al Davis had decided to go with Gus Otto over Clancy Osborne at right linebacker and Ken Herock over Fred Gillett at tight end.

Safety Joe Krakoski suffered a broken nose in the contest.

Linebacker JR Williamson injured his knee and was expected to be out three weeks or so.

The training staff announced that quarterback Cotton Davidson (arm) would probably be ready to make his first appearance of the preseason on the 22nd in Oakland against the Chiefs. Tackle Frank Youso (foot) was still likely to be out, though.

Tackle Frank Youso (foot) and defensive end Dalva Allen (knee) were ruled out for the Chiefs game on the 22nd.

The Raiders released tight end Fred Gillett.

The coaching staff made some lineup maneuvers to cover gaps caused by injuries. Dick Hermann was installed at left linebacker to cover for the injured JR Williamson. Dan Conners was switched from the middle to the left side to back up Hermann. Arch Matsos was back in the middle after recovering from his shoulder injury, and Warren Powers would take over the right safety spot from Joe Krakoski.

The coaching staff moved Billy Cannon from wide receiver to tight end, where he would back up Ken Herock.

Tackle Frank Youso was back on the practice field nearly a month after undergoing foot surgery. The team's medical staff said he wasn't ready to play against the Chiefs on the 22nd.

The Raiders beat the Chiefs, 23-6, in a preseason game at Frank Youell Field.

Linebacker Clancy Osborne hyperextended his knee in the contest and his status for the Chargers game on the 28th was uncertain.

Guard Ken Rice finally joined the team after missing the first five weeks of training camp attending to personal matters. He did so without permission of the team and faced a fine of an undisclosed amount.

Defensive tackle Dave Costa sat out practice with a stomach bug.

Waived

Doug Brown, tackle
Dobie Craig, wide receiver
Lee Grosscup, quarterback
Gorden Kelly, guard
Bill Minor, linebacker
Dave Morgan, center

The team expected tackle Frank Youso (foot) and defensive end Dalva Allen (knee) to play against the Chargers on the 28th. Linebacker JR Williamson (knee) was ruled out for the game.

The coaches moved guard Marv Marinovich to center to give him some experience at the position should the team need a backup at the position behind Jim Otto.

Waived

Jan Barrett, tight end
Richard Jackson, defensive end
Ernie Jones, fullback

Defensive back Howie Williams and wide receiver Art Powell sat out practice with minor hurts, but weren't expected to miss the Chargers game in Portland on the 28th.

Head coach Al Davis said the team would sit quarterback Cotton Davidson and injured arm against the Chargers on the 28th. Tom Flores would start, and Dick Wood would play the second half.

Tackle Bob Svihus and defensive end Dalva Allen were the latest victims of the stomach that first invaded the team's ranks a couple of days ago.

Tackle Bob Svihus and defensive end Dalva Allen were mostly recovered from the stomach virus they had been fighting and were expected to be available tomorrow night against the Chargers.

Retired from pro football

Dick Klein, tackle

The Chargers beat the Raiders, 46-17, in a preseason contest at Multnomah Stadium in Portland, Oregon.

The coaches tried defensive back Larry Todd out at halfback during the game.

Linebackers Arch Matsos and Bill Budness each sustained a possible concussion and defensive back Dave Grayson sprained his ankle. None of the players were expected to miss the preseason closer against the Broncos in Sacramento on September 4.

Waived

Pat Russ, defensive tackle

Placed on injury waivers

Clancy Osborne, linebacker

Placed on injured deferred list

Cotton Davidson, quarterback

JR Williamson was back at practice after recovering from his knee injury suffered in the Broncos game a couple of weeks ago. The coaches moved him to the right side from his old left linebacker spot where he would back up Gus Otto.

The Raiders closed out the preseason with a 30-20 win over the Broncos at Hughes Stadium in Sacramento.

Middle linebacker Arch Matsos left the game in the second quarter with a concussion and possible skull fracture. He was taken to the hospital for treatment and observation.

Middle linebacker Arch Matsos was still in the hospital with a concussion and fractured cheekbone suffered in the Broncos game on the 4th, but the Raiders continued to harbor hopes he would be ready for the regular season opener against the Chiefs on the 12th.

Waived

Dalva Allen, defensive end
Bob Jackson, running back
Keith Kinderman, running back
Tommy Morrow, defensive back

The coaches moved linebacker JR Williamson back to the left side after a brief, experimental visit behind Gus Otto on the right. Dan Conners was moved from left linebacker to middle linebacker behind Bill Budness, who himself was spelling the injured Arch Matsos. Matsos had been discharged from the hospital following treatment for concussion and a fractured cheekbone and was back on the practice field, but did not participate in drills.

Howie Williams was installed at right safety.

Waived

Dick Hermann, linebacker
Marv Marinovich, guard
Bill Miller, wide receiver

Today marked with the end of training camp. The team would move their practices to a high school field in Heyward for the season.

Placed on injured deferred list

Arch Matsos, middle linebacker

Placed on active roster

Dick Hermann, linebacker

The Raiders opened the 1965 regular season with a 37-10 win over the Chiefs at Frank Youell Field.

At Frank Youell Field

1 KC Curtis McClinton 20 pass from Len Dawson (Tommy Brooker kick)
2 OAK Art Powell 14 pass from Dick Wood (Mike Mercer kick)
2 OAK Gene Mingo 40 field goal
3 OAK Gene Mingo 27 field goal
3 KC Tommy Brooker 34 field goal
3 OAK Art Powell 9 pass from Dick Wood (Mike Mercer kick
4 OAK Gene Mingo 28 field goal
4 OAK Dick Wood 3 run (Mike Mercer kick)
4 OAK Claude Gibson 58 punt return (Mike Mercer kick)

Head coaches - Hank Stram, Al Davis
Starting QBs - Len Dawson, Tom Flores

Quarterback Tom Flores took a blow to the head on the third play of the game that knocked him woozy. He stayed in for two more series before giving way to Dick Wood. Safety Joe Krakoski also suffered a minor foot injury, but did not have to leave the game.

The Raiders medical staff reported that quarterback Tom Flores had recovered from the concussion he suffered in the season opener against the Chiefs.

Head coach Al Davis said Tom Flores would start at quarterback on the 19th against the Chargers. He also planned to start Dan Conners at left linebacker over JR Williamson, and Warren Powers over Joe Krakoski, who was nursing a foot injury, at the left safety spot.

The Chargers defeated the Raiders, 17-6, at Frank Youell Field. Tom Flores started the game at quarterback and played the first half. Head coach Al Davis pulled him at halftime in favor of Dick Wood, who went the rest of the way.

At Frank Youell Field

1 SD Paul Lowe 4 run (Herb Travenio kick)
2 OAK Gene Mingo 48 field goal
2 SD Herb Travenio 29 field goal
2 OAK Gene Mingo 35 field goal
4 SD Lance Alworth 24 pass from John Hadl (Herb Travenio kick)

Head coaches - Sid Gillman, Al Davis
Starting QBs - John Hadl, Tom Flores

Defensive back Warren Powers sprained his right ankle in practice. His availability for the Oilers game was yet to be determined.

An unidentified intruder broke into the team's Hayward practice facility and stole some equipment. The thief was not caught.

Activated from injured deferred list

Arch Matsos, middle linebacker

Placed on injured deferred list

Warren Powers, defensive back

The Raiders beat the Oilers, 21-17, at Frank Youell Field, on a five-yard pass from Tom Flores to Alan Miller with 54 seconds to play.

Dan Birdwell started at left defensive tackle.

At Frank Youell Field

1 HTN Ode Burrell 48 pass from George Blanda (George Blanda kick)
1 OAK Clem Daniels 69 pass from Tom Flores (Mike Mercer kick)
2 HTN George Blanda 10 field goal
3 OAK Art Powell 43 pass from Tom Flores (Mike Mercer kick)
4 HTN Willie Frazier 4 pass from Don Trull (George Blanda kick)
4 OAK Alan Miller 5 pass from Tom Flores (Mike Mercer kick)

Head coaches - Hugh Taylor, Al Davis
Starting QBs - George Blanda, Tom Flores

Former Raiders fullback Jesse Murdock died as the result of injuries sustained in an early morning car crash in Richmond.

Safety Joe Kraskoski suffered a bruised thigh in the game and his status was day-to-day.

The coaches made several lineup changes for tomorrow's game against the Bills. Alan Miller was to start ahead of Roger Hagberg at fullback, Frank Youso was moved ahead of Harry Schuh at right tackle, Arch Matsos returned to his starting middle linebacker role ahead of Bill Budness, and Claude Gibson was given the nod at left safety over the injured Joe Krakoski.

The Raiders fell to the Bills, 17-12, in Buffalo.

At War Memorial Stadium

1 BUF Pete Gogolak 20 field goal
2 BUF Billy Joe 1 run (Pete Gogolak kick)
2 OAK Alan Miller 5 pass from Tom Flores (Mike Mercer kick)
2 OAK Gene Mingo 33 field goal
3 BUF Ernie Warlick 3 pass from Jack Kemp (Pete Gogolak kick)
3 OAK Safety, Jack Kemp forced out of end zone by Ike Lassiter

Head coaches - Al Davis, Lou Saban
Starting QBs - Tom Flores, Jack Kemp

Center Jim Otto suffered a mild heel injury in the game and defensive back Howie Williams pulled a thigh muscle.

Center Jim Otto (heel) and defensive back Howie Williams (thigh) were expected to be ready to play against the Patriots on the 8th.

Placed on injured deferred list

Joe Krakoski, safety

Placed on active roster

Warren Powers, defensive back

Safety Claude Gibson was battling tonsillitis and his status for tomorrow's game against the Patriots was doubtful.

Activated from injured deferred list

Cotton Davidson, quarterback

Placed on injured deferred list

Bob Mischak, guard

Art Powell caught a team record 11 passes in the Raiders' 24-10 win over the Patriots in Boston.

Head coach Al Davis put Billy Cannon in the starting lineup at tight end ahead of Ken Herock.

At Fenway Park

1 OAK Art Powell 65 pass from Tom Flores (Mike Mercer kick)
2 BOS Larry Garron 1 run (Gino Cappelletti kick)
2 OAK Gene Mingo 38 field goal
3 OAK Art Powell 2 pass from Tom Flores (Mike Mercer kick)
3 BOS Gino Cappelletti 13 field goal
4 OAK Roger Hagberg 2 run (Mike Mercer kick)

Head coaches - Al Davis, Mike Holovak
Starting QBs - Tom Flores, Babe Parilli

Defensive tackle Dave Costa left the game in the first quarter with an ankle injury. He was taken to a local hospital for x-rays, which proved negative.

Linebacker Dick Hermann left the game after a blow to the head, but he was expected to be able to play against the Jets on the 16th.

Fullback Alan Miller left the game in the fourth quarter because of a flare-up of his stomach ulcer.

Guard Wayne Hawkins suffered a bruised thigh in the second quarter, but stayed in the game.

Left guard Ken Rice his leg in practice and his status for the Jets game on the 16th was uncertain. Rich Zecher would take his spot in the lineup if he couldn't go.

Defensive tackle Dave Costa, who injured his ankle in last week's game in Boston was ruled out to participate in tomorrow's contest against the Jets. Carleton Oats would take his place in the lineup.

The Raiders and Jets played to a 24-24 tie in New York. Raiders placekicker Gene Mingo missed two field goals, of 28 and 42 yards, in the last minute and a half, either of which would have given Oakland the win.

Guard Ken Rice was able to play despite injuring his leg in practice earlier in the week.

At Shea Stadium

2 OAK Dave Grayson 79 interception return (Mike Mercer kick)
2 NY Bill Mathis 1 run (Jim Turner kick)
2 NY Don Maynard 56 pass from Joe Namath (Jim Turner kick)
2 OAK Art Powell 31 pass from Tom Flores (Mike Mercer kick)
3 OAK Clem Daniels 11 pass from Tom Flores (Mike Mercer kick)
4 OAK Gene Mingo 38 field goal
4 NY Don Maynard 3 pass from Mike Taliaferro (Jim Turner kick)

Head coaches - Al Davis, Weeb Ewbank
Starting QBs - Tom Flores, Joe Namath

Head coach Al Davis announced rookie wide receiver Fred Biletnikoff would make his Raiders debut on the 24th against the Patriots in Oakland. He also said Mike Mercer would replace Gene Mingo on field goals.

Trade

Sent wide receiver Bo Roberson to the Bills for a pair of players to be named later

The Raiders beat the Patriots, 30-21, at Frank Youell Field.

Oakland quarterback Tom Flores left the game in the first quarter after taking a blow to the head. Dick Wood, his replacement, twisted his knee during the contest but did not leave.

Rookie wide receiver Fred Biletnikoff made his Raiders debut, catching seven passes for 118 yards.

At Frank Youell Field

1 OAK Mike Mercer 22 field goal
1 OAK Mike Mercer 19 field goal
2 OAK Mike Mercer 9 field goal
2 OAK Art Powell 15 pass from Dick Wood (Mike Mercer kick)
2 BOS Gino Cappelletti 21 pass from Babe Parilli (Gino Cappelletti kick)
4 OAK Art Powell 22 pass from Dick Wood (Mike Mercer kick)
4 BOS Ron Burton 15 pass from Babe Parilli (Gino Cappelletti kick)
4 BOS Ron Burton 1 run (Gino Cappelletti kick)
4 OAK Gus Otto 34 interception return (Mike Mercer kick)

Head coaches - Mike Holovak, Al Davis
Starting QBs - Babe Parilli, Tom Flores

Placed on injured deferred list

Cotton Davidson, quarterback

Activated

John Diehl, defensive tackle

Tight end Billy Cannon left the game in the first quarter with a pulled hamstring and cornerback Kent McCloughan left the fourth quarter with thigh and shoulder bruises.

Defensive tackle Dave Costa (ankle) was cleared to play against the Chiefs on the 31st.

Signed, exact date unknown

Pervis Atkins, tight end

Tight end Billy Cannon was likely to be out for about four weeks with a hamstring pull suffered in the Patriots game on the 24th. Defensive back Kent McCloughan suffered shoulder and thigh bruises in the same game, but was cleared to play for the Chiefs game on the 31st. Quarterback Dick Wood (knee) was still limping in practice and his status was uncertain.

Placed on injured deferred list

Billy Cannon, tight end

Len Dawson scored on a one-yard sneak with 2:09 left to give the Chiefs a 14-7 win over the Raiders in Kansas City.

Dick Wood started at quarterback for Oakland but, along with wide receiver Art Powell, was ejected from the game over arguing with the refs about a pass interference non-call against Larry Todd.

At Municipal Stadium

1 OAK Clem Daniels 1 run (Mike Mercer kick)
2 KC Chris Burford 19 pass from Len Dawson (Tommy Brooker kick)
4 KC Len Dawson 1 run (Tommy Brooker kick)

Head coaches - Al Davis, Hank Stram
Starting QBs - Dick Wood, Len Dawson

Activated

Pervis Atkins, tight end

Quarterback Cotton Davidson was placed on the injured reserve list and was scheduled for shoulder surgery within a few days to repair a torn muscle. He would be out for the rest of the season.

Tackle Bob Svihus, who injured his ankle against the Chiefs two days ago was expected to be good to go against the Oilers on the 7th.

The Raiders coaching staff announced Dick Wood would start at quarterback against the Oilers on the 7th.

Dan Conners was tabbed to start at left linebacker against the Oilers in place of JR Williamson. Williamson injured his knee against the Chiefs on the 31st and would probably play against Houston, but not start.

The Raiders beat the Oilers, 33-21, in Houston.

At Rice Stadium

1 OAK Mike Mercer 41 field goal
2 OAK Clem Daniels 34 pass from Dick Wood (Mike Mercer kick)
2 OAK Mike Mercer 17 field goal
2 OAK Alan Miller 9 pass from Dick Wood (Mike Mercer kick)
2 HTN Willie Frazier 8 pass from George Blanda (George Blanda kick)
3 HTN Charley Frazier 36 pass from George Blanda (George Blanda kick)
3 OAK Clem Daniels 67 pass from Dick Wood (Mike Mercer kick)
3 HTN Bobby Jackson 1 run (George Blanda kick)
4 OAK Mike Mercer 29 field goal
4 OAK Mike Mercer 45 field goal

Head coaches - Al Davis, Hugh Taylor
Starting QBs - Dick Wood, George Blanda

Linebacker Bill Budness left the game after a blow to the head suffered during a kickoff. He was expected to be ready for action by the time the team played the Bills on the 14th.

Defensive back Kent McCloughan left the game with muscle cramps.

Quarterback Cotton Davidson underwent successful shoulder surgery to repair a torn muscle.

The coaching staff announced Dick Wood would again start at quarterback tomorrow against the Bills.

Bills fullback Billy Joe scored from one yard out with seven seconds left to give Buffalo a 17-14 win over the Raiders at Frank Youell Field.

At Frank Youell Field

1 OAK Clem Daniels 41 run (Mike Mercer kick)
2 BUF Billy Joe 1 run (Pete Gogolak kick)
4 OAK Clem Daniels 25 pass from Dick Wood (Mike Mercer kick)
4 BUF Pete Gogolak 37 field goal
4 BUF Billy Joe 1 run (Pete Gogolak kick)

Head coaches - Al Davis, Lou Saban
Starting QBs - Dick Wood, Jack Kemp

Tackle Frank Youso left the game with a season-ending knee injury that would require surgery to fix.

Defensive back Howie Williams left the game after a blow to the head. His prognosis was not immediately known.

Tackle Frank Youso underwent successful surgery to repair the knee he injured in yesterday's game against the Bills.

The Raiders announced Harry Schuh would take over as the starting right tackle ahead of the injured Frank Youso.

Activated from injured deferred list

Bob Mischak, guard

Defensive back Howie Williams, who had suffered a probable concussion in the Bills game on the 14th, was reportedly feeling better and available to play against the Broncos on the 21st.

The Raiders beat the Broncos, 28-20, in Denver. Tom Flores started the game at quarterback for the first time in a month, but had to leave in favor of Dick Wood because of a tired arm.

Guard Wayne Hawkins left the game after a blow to the head and was replaced by the recently re-activated Bob Mischak. Defensive back Warren Powers left the game with an injury as well and was replaced by Joe Krakoski.