• The Raiders dropped their fourth game in a row, losing 20-14 to the Patriots in Boston.

• In a game-time decision, head coach Al Davis decided to start Tom Flores at quarterback.

• Cotton Davidson played one snap at quarterback and scored on a rollout play.

• Bo Roberson was shifted from flanker to halfback and Dobie Craig got the start at receiver.

• The Raiders committed six turnovers.

• Halfback Clem Daniels again played sparingly because of his thigh injury.

• Defensive end Jon Jelacic sprained his knee and defensive tackle Chuck McMurtry reinjured his ankle.

• No timeline was given for either player's return.

Boston 20, Oakland 14