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.