• The Texans beat the Raiders, 43-11, in Dallas
• Quarterback Tom Flores came down sick the night before the game, but played in the first half until the game was considered out of reach
• Nick Papac came in to relieve Flores and threw three interceptions
• Receiver Charley Fuller injured his leg sometime during the previous week and missed the game
• Receiver Charlie Hardy also missed the game with a knee injury
• Defensive back Bob Garner suffered a muscle pull, but stayed in the game