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.

At Boston University Field

1 BOS Thomas Stephens 19 pass from Butch Songin (Gino Cappelletti kick)
1 BOS Dick Christy 28 pass from Butch Songin (Gino Cappelletti kick)
2 OAK Tony Teresa 1 run (Larry Barnes kick)
2 BOS Gino Cappelletti 27 field goal
2 BOS Gino Cappelletti 27 field goal
3 OAK Tom Flores 8 run (Larry Barnes kick)
3 BOS Dick Christy 1 run (Gino Cappelletti kick)
4 BOS Jim Colclough 38 pass from Butch Songin (Gino Cappelletti kick)
4 OAK Tony Teresa 3 run (Larry Barnes kick)
4 OAK Tony Teresa 20 run (Larry Barnes kick)

Head coaches - Eddie Erdelatz, Lou Saban
Starting QBs - Tom Flores, Butch Songin