Halfback Jack Larscheid, playing in place of the injured Tony Teresa, ran 87 yards for a touchdown on the second play from scrimmage and led the Raiders to a convincing 27-14 win over the Patriots at Kezar Stadium. Boston's Gino Cappelletti intercepted three passes in a losing effort. The Raiders improved their record to 3-3, reaching the .500 mark for the first time.

At Kezar Stadium

1 OAK Jack Larscheid 87 run (Larry Barnes kick)
1 BOS Alan Miller 2 run (kick blocked)
2 OAK Gene Prebola 36 pass from Tom Flores (Larry Barnes kick)
2 OAK Al Hoisington 10 pass from Tom Flores (Larry Barnes kick)
3 BOS Butch Songin 1 run (Cappelletti run)
4 OAK Billy Lott 40 run (kick blocked)

Head coaches - Lou Saban, Eddie Erdelatz
Starting QBs - Butch Songin, Tom Flores