1974 Oakland Raiders season
The 1974 Oakland Raiders season was the team’s 15th season. For the fourth time in five seasons, the Raiders earned the AFC West title. For the second straight campaign, the Raiders gained revenge in the playoffs against the tea that had eliminated them the season before. This time, the silver and black defeated the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Miami Dolphins 28–26 in the AFC Division Round game. Quarterback Kenny Stabler threw the winning touchdown pass to running back Clarence Davis in what has come to be known as the Sea of Hands game. However, for the second straight season, the Raiders lost in the AFC Championship, this time at home to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Offseason
NFL Draft
Main article:
1974 NFL Draft
| Round |
Pick |
Player |
Position |
School/Club Team |
Regular season
Schedule
| Week |
Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Attendance |
| 1 |
September 16, 1974 |
at Buffalo Bills |
L 21–20 |
80,020
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| 2 |
September 22, 1974 |
Kansas City Chiefs |
W 27–7 |
48,108
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| 3 |
September 29, 1974 |
at Pittsburgh Steelers |
W 17–0 |
48,304
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| 4 |
October 6, 1974 |
at Cleveland Browns |
W 40–24 |
65,247
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| 5 |
October 13, 1974 |
at San Diego Chargers |
W 14–10 |
40,539
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| 6 |
October 20, 1974 |
Cincinnati Bengals |
W 30–27 |
54,020
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| 7 |
October 27, 1974 |
at San Francisco 49ers |
W 35–24 |
58,284
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| 8 |
November 3, 1974 |
at Denver Broncos |
W 28–17 |
45,946
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| 9 |
November 10, 1974 |
Detroit Lions |
W 35–13 |
51,973
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| 10 |
November 17, 1974 |
San Diego Chargers |
W 17–10 |
50,178
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| 11 |
November 24, 1974 |
Denver Broncos |
L 20–17 |
51,224
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| 12 |
December 1, 1974 |
New England Patriots |
W 41–26 |
50,120
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| 13 |
December 8, 1974 |
at Kansas City Chiefs |
W 7–6 |
60,577
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| 14 |
December 14, 1974 |
Dallas Cowboys |
W 27–23 |
45,840
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Game summaries
Week 1: at Buffalo Bills
| Week One: Oakland Raiders at Buffalo Bills – Game summary |
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Total |
| Raiders |
0 |
3 |
7 |
10 |
20 |
| Bills |
0 |
7 |
0 |
14 |
21 |
at Rich Stadium, Orchard Park, New York
- Date: Monday, September 16
- Game time: 9:00 p.m. EST
- Game weather: 59 F, wind 13 mph
- Box Score
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| Scoring summary |
| Quarter |
Time |
Drive |
Team |
Scoring Information |
Score |
| Plays |
Yards |
TOP |
Raiders |
Bills |
| 2 |
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Bills |
J.D. Hill 4-yard touchdown reception from Joe Ferguson, John Leypoldt kick good |
0 |
7 |
| 2 |
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Raiders |
34-yard field goal by George Blanda |
3 |
7 |
| 3 |
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Raiders |
Clarence Davis 15-yard touchdown run, George Blanda kick good |
10 |
7 |
| 4 |
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Raiders |
41-yard field goal by George Blanda |
13 |
7 |
| 4 |
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Bills |
Ahmad Rashad 8-yard touchdown reception from Joe Ferguson, John Leypoldt kick good |
13 |
14 |
| 4 |
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Raiders |
Fumble recovery returned 29 yards for touchdown by Art Thoms, George Blanda kick good |
20 |
14 |
| 4 |
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Bills |
Ahmad Rashad 13-yard touchdown reception from Joe Ferguson, John Leypoldt kick good |
20 |
21 |
| "TOP" = Time of Possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. |
20 |
21 |
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Standings
Roster
Playoffs
| Week |
Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Attendance |
| Divisional |
December 21, 1974 |
Miami Dolphins |
W 28–26 |
52,817
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| Conference Championship |
December 29, 1974 |
Pittsburgh Steelers |
L 24–13 |
53,515
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Awards and honors
References
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Formerly the Los Angeles Raiders from 1982 until 1994 • Founded in 1960 • Based in Oakland, California |
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