September 17, 1961

• For the second week in a row, the Raiders were demolished by an opponent, 44-0, at the hands of the Chargers in San Diego

• The Chargers had five rushing touchdowns and ran up a 30-0 halftime score

• Linebacker Riley Morris was ejected from the game and fined $100 by the league for fighting Chargers defensive lineman Ron Nery

• Also for the second straight week, center Jim Otto had to leave the game early because of a concussion and he was doubtful for the Texans game on the 24th