The Texans beat the Raiders, 43-11, in Dallas. Quarterback Tom Flores came down sick the night before the game, but played in the first half until the game was considered out of reach. Nick Papac came in to relieve Flores and threw three interceptions.

At Cotton Bowl

1 DAL Johnny Robinson 30 pass from Cotton Davidson (Cotton Davidson kick)
1 DAL Abner Haynes 66 pass from Cotton Davidson (Cotton Davidson kick)
2 DAL Abner Haynes 5 run (Cotton Davidson kick)
2 OAK George Fleming 45 field goal
3 DAL Abner Haynes 1 run (Cotton Davidson kick) 3 DAL Abner Haynes 33 run (Bo Dickinson pass from Randy Duncan)
3 DAL Abner Haynes 26 run (Cotton Davidson kick)
4 OAK Nick Papac 1 run (Bob Coolbaugh pass from Nick Papac)

Head coaches - Marty Feldman, Hank Stram
Starting QBs - Tom Flores, Cotton Davidson

Receiver Charley Fuller injured his leg sometime during the previous week and missed the game. Receiver Charlie Hardy also missed the game with a knee injury. Defensive back Bob Garner suffered a muscle pull, but stayed in the game.