The Raiders beat the Chargers, 10-3, in the 1965 preseason opener in San Diego.

Neither Tom Flores nor Cotton Davidson played at quarterback. Head coach Al Davis put in Dick Wood for the first half and Lee Grosscup for the second.

Three Raiders suffered injuries in the game: tackle Rex Mirich (muscle pull), defensive back Claude Gibson (pulled thigh muscle), and defensive end Dalva Allen (bruised knee).