The Raiders beat the Oilers, 14-13, in Houston, for the franchise’s first-ever regular season win.

Babe Parilli started the game at quarterback but was spelled by Flores in the second half after completing 7 of 15 passes for 57 yards. Flores completed 7 of 10 passes for an identical 57 yards and a touchdown

The game was picketed by Black activists who were protesting the segregated seating policy in place at Jeppesen Stadium.

The team dedicated the win to offensive line coach Ernie Jorge, who had suffered a heart attack on the 23rd and was back in a Bay Area hospital recuperating.

At Jeppesen Stadium

1 OAK Jetstream Smith 3 run (Larry Barnes kick)
2 HTN John Carson 8 pass from George Blanda (George Blanda kick)
2 HTN George Blanda 36 field goal
3 HTN George Blanda 10 field goal
4 OAK Gene Prebola 14 pass from Tom Flores (Larry Barnes kick)

Head coaches - Eddie Erdelatz, Lou Rymkus
Starting QBs - Babe Parilli, George Blanda