Public relations director Gene Perry said the Raiders had sold more than 20,000 tickets for the Texans game (other sources reported the total sales at 15,000).

Quarterback Tom Flores’ status for the Texans game on the 31st was upgraded to probable after his pulled right calf muscle responded well to treatment.

Middle linebacker Tom Louderback bruised a shoulder in practice and was listed as doubtful for the Texans game.

Defensive tackle Bob Harrison was reported to have an unspecified injury and was also expected to miss the game.