The Raiders jumped out to a 23-0 lead early in the second quarter against the Bills, then held on to win, 26-21, in Buffalo.

In the absence of quarterback Tom Flores, who was out with a shoulder injury, Babe Parilli started at quarterback but completed just 3 of 10 passes for 82 yards and two interceptions.

Paul Larson, in relief of Parilli, made his second appearance of the preseason and completed 3 of 13 passes for 38 yards and an interception.

At War Memorial Stadium

1 OAK Jack Larscheid 53 pass from Babe Parilli (Larry Barnes kick)
1 OAK Ron Drzewiecki 14 pass from Babe Parilli (kick failed)
1 OAK Babe Parilli 9 run (Larry Barnes kick)
2 OAK Larry Barnes 27 field goal
2 BUF Dick Brubaker 28 pass from Tommy O'Connell (Bill Atkins kick)
3 OAK Larry Barnes 42 field goal
3 BUF Elbert Dubenion 69 pass from Tommy O'Connell (Bill Atkins kick)
3 BUF Tommy O'Connell 1 run (Bill Atkins kick)