• The Raiders came back from a 6-0 halftime deficit to beat the Oilers, 24-13, in Houston.

• The game was the team's first-ever win in a regular season opener.

• Cotton Davidson and Tom Flores each played a half at quarterback.

• Flores connected with Art Powell in the second half for a team record-tying 85-yard touchdown pass.

• Powell caught seven passes for 181 yards and the touchdown.

• The Oilers committed ten turnovers (six interceptions and four lost fumbles).

• Tommy Morrow had three of the six interceptions.

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

• Guard Sonny Bishop suffered knee ligament damage, defensive tackle Dave Costa injured an arm, and guard Wayne Hawkins twisted his ankle.

• Receiver Bo Roberson left the game in the third quarter with an upset stomach.

Kansas City 59, Denver 7
Oakland 24, Houston 13