• The Raiders came back from a 6-0 halftime deficit to beat the Oilers, 24-13, in Houston.
• The game was the team's first-ever win in a regular season opener.
• Cotton Davidson and Tom Flores each played a half at quarterback.
• Flores connected with Art Powell in the second half for a team record-tying 85-yard touchdown pass.
• Powell caught seven passes for 181 yards and the touchdown.
• The Oilers committed ten turnovers (six interceptions and four lost fumbles).
• Tommy Morrow had three of the six interceptions.
• The game marked the debut of the team's new black and silver uniforms.
• Guard Sonny Bishop suffered knee ligament damage, defensive tackle Dave Costa injured an arm, and guard Wayne Hawkins twisted his ankle.
• Receiver Bo Roberson left the game in the third quarter with an upset stomach.