• The Examiner reported that, according to a New Orleans-based source, the David Dixon group trying to buy the Raiders offered the team owners $400,000 for the franchise

• Head coach Red Conkright said that he might start Hunter Enis at quarterback against the Chargers on December 2 and was also considering trying halfback Bo Roberson as a wideout

• Conkright also said he planned to cut back on the offense's use of the Running Gun formation, saying that opponents were starting to figure it out

• Fullback Clem Daniels' knee injury was improving and he was expected to be back in the starting lineup against the Chargers

• Defensive tackle Chuck McMurtry (knee) and defensive end Jon Jelacic (elbow) were ruled out for the game