Down by 20 in the fourth quarter, Babe Parilli led a furious comeback that fell just short as the Raiders lost to the Patriots, 34-28, in Boston. The team reportedly responded to the loss with great fury and frustrated slamming of helmets and lockers.

Defensive end Charley Powell suffered a rib injury of unknown extent.

Guard Wayne Hawkins suffered a severely bruised arm.

Defensive tackle Ramon Armstrong came down with an unspecified viral infection after the game that caused dizziness and breathing difficulties.