The game was tied at 14 at the half, but the Patriots scored twice in the third quarter to beat the Raiders, 28-14, in Boston in the preseason finale for both teams. The Raiders finished the preseason with a 2-3 record.

Babe Parilli played the entire game at quarterback, completing 21 of 36 passes for 210 yards and no interceptions.

Three players suffered significant injuries in the game: defensive end Charley Powell (knee), halfback Luther Carr (ribs), and defensive back Wayne Crow (ribs).