Despite moving the ball well against the Broncos defense, the Raiders committed five turnovers and lost, 31-14, in Denver. Three second quarter touchdowns for the Broncos broke the game open for good. After a one-week hiatus, Tom Flores resumed his starting role at quarterback, but again shared time with Babe Parilli.

At Bears Stadium

1 DEN Gene Mingo 17 field goal
1 OAK Jetstream Smith 1 run (Larry Barnes kick)
2 DEN Lionel Taylor 12 pass from Frank Tripucka (Gene Mingo kick)
2 DEN Lionel Taylor 20 pass from Frank Tripucka (Gene Mingo kick)
2 DEN Bill Yelverton 20 interception return (Gene Mingo kick)
3 OAK Billy Lott 2 run (Larry Barnes kick)
3 DEN Dave Rolle 57 run (Gene Mingo kick)

Head coaches - Eddie Erdelatz, Frank Filchock
Starting QBs - Tom Flores, Frank Tripucka

Scores
Denver 31, Oakland 14
New York 37, Dallas 35
Los Angeles 24, Buffalo 10