The Raiders fell to the Bills, 17-12, in Buffalo.

At War Memorial Stadium

1 BUF Pete Gogolak 20 field goal
2 BUF Billy Joe 1 run (Pete Gogolak kick)
2 OAK Alan Miller 5 pass from Tom Flores (Mike Mercer kick)
2 OAK Gene Mingo 33 field goal
3 BUF Ernie Warlick 3 pass from Jack Kemp (Pete Gogolak kick)
3 OAK Safety, Jack Kemp forced out of end zone by Ike Lassiter

Head coaches - Al Davis, Lou Saban
Starting QBs - Tom Flores, Jack Kemp

Center Jim Otto suffered a mild heel injury in the game and defensive back Howie Williams pulled a thigh muscle.