Oakland Raiders at Houston Oilers 0 to 55
Saturday, September 9, 1961, Week 1The Oakland Raiders played the Houston Oilers in Houston on Saturday, September 9, 1961, Week 1 of the 1961 season. The Oilers won by a score of 55-0.
Oakland Raiders offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | 34 | 65 | 5 | 7 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Eddie Erdelatz Interim Head Coach: Marty Feldman Offensive Backfield Coach: Tom Kalminar Secondary Coach: George Dickson Assistant Coach: Marty Feldman
Houston Oilers offense
| Total yards | Pass yards | Rush yards | Turnovers | First downs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 482 | 279 | 203 | 1 | 25 |
Coaches
Head Coach: Lou Rymkus Offensive Line Coach: Joe Spencer Offensive Backs Coach: Walt Schlinkman Defensive Coach: Fred Wallner Line Coach: Joe Spencer Ends Coach: Mac Speedie