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september-15-1963

September 15, 1963

Today's Game

Before a record home crowd of 17,568, the Raiders beat the Bills, 35-17, at Frank Youell Field.

The game marked the debut of the team's new home black and silver uniforms.

The teams combined for 752 net passing yards, a new AFL record.

Cotton Davidson started for the Raiders at quarterback and completed 14 of 29 passes for 315 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception.

Clem Daniels caught three passes for 172 yards and a touchdown.

At Frank Youell Field

Final
Buffalo 0 10 7 0 17
Oakland 0 21 7 7 35

2 OAK Art Powell 5 pass from Cotton Davidson (Mike Mercer kick)
2 BUF Mack Yoho 31 field goal
2 OAK Clem Daniels 73 pass from Cotton Davidson (Mike Mercer kick)
2 OAK Alan Miller 2 run (Mike Mercer kick)
2 BUF Elbert Dubenion 17 pass from Jack Kemp (Mack Yoho kick)
3 OAK Cotton Davidson 5 run (Mike Mercer kick)
3 BUF Elbert Dubenion 58 pass from Jack Kemp (Mack Yoho kick)
4 OAK Jon Jelicic 1 interception return (Mike Mercer kick)

Head coaches - Lou Saban, Al Davis
Starting QBs - Jack Kemp, Cotton Davidson

Injury Updates

Daniels suffered a deep thigh bruise in the game.

Defensive back Joe Krakoski also had a thigh injury.

Tackle Proverb Jacobs strained a knee.


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