The Texans jumped out to a 10-0 first quarter lead and dominated the Raiders throughout in a 34-16 win on a Friday night in Kezar Stadium. Despite the loss, head coach Eddie Erdelatz said it was a “real good team effort” and that his team was much improved over their performance against the Oilers. Babe Parilli came in for ineffective starting quarterback Tom Flores late in the first quarter and played fairly well, completing 16 of 28 passes for 174 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions.

The Examiner reported a rumor, denied by the principals, that the team had reorganized their front office, expanding the duties of assistant general manager Bud Hastings.

At Kezar Stadium

1 DAL Jack Spikes 28 field goal
1 DAL Max Boydston 17 pass from Cotton Davidson (Jack Spikes kick)
2 OAK Tony Teresa 41 pass from Babe Parilli (Larry Barnes kick)
2 DAL Jack Spikes 15 run (Jack Spikes kick)
2 OAK Larry Barnes 33 field goal
3 DAL Jack Spikes 17 field goal
4 DAL Johnny Robinson 25 pass from Cotton Davidson (Jack Spikes kick)
4 DAL Johnny Robinson 5 run (Jack Spikes kick)
4 OAK Jetstream Smith 11 pass from Babe Parilli (pass failed)

Head coaches - Hank Stram, Eddie Erdelatz
Starting QBs - Cotton Davidson, Tom Flores

Scores
Dallas 34, Oakland 16