The Raiders recovered from a seven-point halftime deficit to beat the Titans, 23-17, in a night game at Hughes Stadium in Sacramento. The win was the first in franchise history.

Don Manoukian returned to right guard after recovering from a pulled muscle with Ron Sabal moving back to left tackle.

Chris Plain injured a leg in the first quarter and did not return.

Fullback Billy Lott suffered a jammed neck in the third quarter and left the game.

At Hughes Stadium

1 OAK Tony Teresa 28 pass from Tom Flores (Larry Barnes kick)
1 NY Bill Shockley 7 pass from Dick Jamieson (Bill Shockley kick)
2 NY Pete Hart 1 run (Bill Shockley kick)
2 NY Bill Shockley 22 field goal
2 OAK Larry Barnes 35 field goal
4 OAK Jack Larscheid 29 run (Larry Barnes kick)
4 OAK Dean Philpott 8 run (kick failed)