Head coach Eddie Erdelatz made some lineup changes, shifting Alan Goldstein to tight end to take the place of the injured Gene Prebola and Tony Teresa to flanker in Goldstein’s spot. Jack Larscheid moved up to the first team at halfback in place of Teresa

Trainer George Anderson updated tight end Gene Prebola’s status, saying he would be out for the Bills game on the 24th, but that his return was possible against the Patriots on the 28th. He added that the injuries to Carmen Cavalli and Billy Lott were not expected to keep them from playing against the Bills.