The Patriots beat the Raiders, 35-21, at Candlestick Park. Former Raider quarterback Babe Parilli threw three touchdown passes against his old team.

The Patriots outgained the Raiders in net yards rushing, 207 to 27, and earned 29 first downs to the Raiders’ 14.

Line coach Bob Maddock was not with the team during the game as he was on a tour scouting college players.

49ers receiver RC “Alley Oop” Owens, who was playing out his option and was rumored to be interested in joining the Raiders, attended the game as a guest of former owner Harvey Binns.

At Candlestick Park

1 BOS Jim Colclough 5 pass from Babe Parilli (Gino Cappelletti kick)
1 OAK Bob Coolbaugh 36 pass from Tom Flores (George Fleming kick)
2 BOS Billy Lott 1 run (Gino Cappelletti kick)
2 BOS Billy Lott 18 pass from Babe Parilli (Gino Cappelletti kick)
3 OAK Jerry Burch 54 pass from Tom Flores (George Fleming kick)
3 BOS Billy Lott 3 run (Gino Cappelletti kick)
4 OAK Riley Morris 35 interception return (George Fleming kick)
4 BOS Larry Garron 8 pass from Babe Parilli (Gino Cappelletti kick)

Head coaches - Mike Holovak, Marty Feldman
Starting QBs - Babe Parilli, Tom Flores

Receivers Charlie Hardy and Charley Fuller, whose status for the game was in doubt because of injury, each played in the game.

Halfback Wayne Crow, dealing with a knee injury, entered the game only to punt.