Making their Candlestick Park debut, the Raiders led 17-14 after three quarters, but the Chargers scored 27 unanswered points to close the game and win, 41-17.The loss officially eliminated the Raiders from the Western Division race. With the win, the Chargers clinched at least a tie for the Western Division title and became the first team to beat the Raiders twice in the season.

By all accounts, the fan experience at Candlestick Park was rated a vast improvement over Kezar Stadium, with general manager Chet Soda calling it a “humdinger.”

Halfback Tony Teresa left the game with a presumed concussion.