The Raiders beat the Bills, 31-22, in Buffalo for their second win of the season. Oakland’s first offensive play of the game was an 85-yard touchdown pass from Tom Flores to Charley Fuller. The Raiders trailed at the half, but scored 17 second-half points to get the win.

Flores completed 14 of 24 passes for 271 yards, 3 touchdowns, and no interceptions.

The game was not broadcast by radio back in the Bay Area as KFRC Radio couldn’t get a sponsor.

At War Memorial Stadium

1 OAK Charley Fuller 85 pass from Tom Flores (George Fleming kick)
1 OAK Alan Miller 1 run (George Fleming kick)
2 BUF Elbert Dubenion 61 pass from Johnny Green (Bill Atkins kick)
2 BUF Dewey Bohling 5 run (Warren Rabb run)
3 OAK Doug Asad 30 pass from Tom Flores (George Fleming kick)
3 OAK Alan Miller 55 pass from Tom Flores (George Fleming kick)
4 BUF Glenn Bass 9 pass from Johnny Green (Bill Atkins kick)
4 OAK George Fleming 48 field goal

Head coaches - Buster Ramsey, Marty Feldman
Starting QBs - Johnny Green, Tom Flores

Linebacker Tom Louderback left the game for a time with an unspecified head injury, but returned late in the contest.

Wide receiver Charlie Hardy left the game in the fourth quarter after a hard hit from behind.