The Raiders beat the Patriots, 30-21, at Frank Youell Field.

Oakland quarterback Tom Flores left the game in the first quarter after taking a blow to the head. Dick Wood, his replacement, twisted his knee during the contest but did not leave.

Rookie wide receiver Fred Biletnikoff made his Raiders debut, catching seven passes for 118 yards.

At Frank Youell Field

1 OAK Mike Mercer 22 field goal
1 OAK Mike Mercer 19 field goal
2 OAK Mike Mercer 9 field goal
2 OAK Art Powell 15 pass from Dick Wood (Mike Mercer kick)
2 BOS Gino Cappelletti 21 pass from Babe Parilli (Gino Cappelletti kick)
4 OAK Art Powell 22 pass from Dick Wood (Mike Mercer kick)
4 BOS Ron Burton 15 pass from Babe Parilli (Gino Cappelletti kick)
4 BOS Ron Burton 1 run (Gino Cappelletti kick)
4 OAK Gus Otto 34 interception return (Mike Mercer kick)

Head coaches - Mike Holovak, Al Davis
Starting QBs - Babe Parilli, Tom Flores

Placed on injured deferred list

Cotton Davidson, quarterback

Activated

John Diehl, defensive tackle

Tight end Billy Cannon left the game in the first quarter with a pulled hamstring and cornerback Kent McCloughan left the fourth quarter with thigh and shoulder bruises.