The Patriots beat the Raiders, 17-14, in the regular season opener at Frank Youell Field.

Middle linebacker Arch Matsos suffered a relapse of the respiratory virus that hospitalized him earlier in the week and he did not suit up for the game. Rookie Bill Budness took his place in the lineup.

At Frank Youell Field

1 OAK Glenn Shaw 1 run (Mike Mercer kick)
2 BOS Art Graham 72 psas from Babe Parilli (Gino Cappelletti kick)
3 BOS Tony Romeo 19 pass from Babe Parilli (Gino Cappelletti kick)
4 BOS Gino Cappelletti 48 field goal
4 OAK Art Powell 33 pass from Tom Flores (Mike Mercer kick)

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

Linebacker Dave Costa broke a finger in the contest. His prognosis wasn't immediately reported.

Waived

Jim Norris, defensive lineman