In the team’s first ever game the Raiders fell to the Texans, 20-13, at Kezar Stadium.

Head coach Eddie Erdelatz reported that there were no injuries and that he was proud of the team in defeat.

General manager Chet Soda was disappointed with the attendance figure of about 12,000 after the team had reported sales of over 20,000 prior to the game.

Tom Flores started at quarterback and went most of the way, completing 14 of 25 passes for 151 yards and one interception.

At Kezar Stadium

1 OAK Buddy Allen 2 run (Larry Barnes kick)
2 DAL Chris Burford 5 pass from Cotton Davidson (Johnny Robinson pass from Cotton Davidson)
3 DAL Jack Spikes 3 run (run failed)
4 OAK Buddy Allen 1 run (run failed)
4 DAL Jack Spikes 4 run (pass failed)