• The Chargers thumped the Raiders, 41-10, at Candlestick Park

• The Chargers led 34-7 at the half

• The Raiders committed seven turnovers (3 lost fumbles, 4 interceptions) and had a punt blocked

• They also had just 58 total net yards on offense and just 2 rushing yards

• The attendance figure of 12,014 was a new Raiders home record

• Co-owner Robert Osborne, who had suffered a mild heart attack on the 12th, left the game during the second quarter saying he felt “slightly sick”

• Center Jim Otto left the game with a bruised back

• Cliff Roberts and Tom Louderback each took a turn at replacing him, but neither performed well

• Louderback suffered a concussion during the game, but kept playing despite feeling groggy for about a quarter

• Tackle Willie Smith left the game with a knee injury

• Halfback Wayne Crow injured both his hip and knee, but stayed in the game, as did defensive tackle Hal Smith, who injured his foot

Boston 52, Buffalo 21
Denver 27, New York 10
Houston 38, Dallas 7
San Diego 41, Oakland 10

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