Houston Oilers at Oakland Raiders 17 to 21
Sunday, September 14, 1969, Week 1The Houston Oilers played the Oakland Raiders in Oakland on Sunday, September 14, 1969, Week 1 of the 1969 season. The Raiders won by a score of 21-17.
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 278 | 176 | 102 | 3 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Wally Lemm Wide Receivers Coach: Fran Polsfoot Offensive Line Coach: F.A. Dry Offensive Backs Coach: Joe Childress Defensive Line Coach: Bud McFadin Linebackers Coach: Hugh Devore Defensive Backs Coach: Walt Schlinkman
Oakland Raiders offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285 | 148 | 137 | 3 | 17 |
Coaches
Head Coach: John Madden Offensive Line Coach: Oliver Spencer Offensive Backfield Coach: John Polonchek Defensive Line Coach: Tom Dahms Linebackers Coach: Sid Hall Defensive Backfield Coach: Richie McCabe Ends Coach: Dick Wood Strength Coach: Marv Marinovich