NFL game summary for 10/10/1971:
The Raiders registered their third straight come-from-behind victory on a pair of third-quarter TDs, plus a 55-yard interception return by veteran defensive back Jimmy Warren. Ken Stabler substituted for Daryle Lamonica, who was injured after two series. Stabler carried for one TD and passed to Ray Chester for another. Steve Ramsey replaced Denver QB Don Horn after the latter injured his heel late in the second quarter.
Team stats coming into this game (NFL ranks in parentheses):
| Team | Rush Yds/Gm | Pass Yds/Gm | Tot Yds/Gm | Turnovers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | OFFENSE | 195.0 (2) | 140.7 (17) | 335.7 (4) | 7 |
| DEFENSE | 121.0 (13) | 152.7 (13) | 273.7 (10) | 11 | |
 | OFFENSE | 82.3 (23) | 187.7 (8) | 270.0 (17) | 13 |
| DEFENSE | 141.7 (19) | 92.0 (1) | 233.7 (4) | 12 |
Line: Raiders by 8
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Raiders (3-1-0) | 3 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 27 |
| Denver Broncos (0-3-1) | 3 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 16 |
( 0- 3) DEN Jim Turner 43 yard field goal
( 3- 3) OAK George Blanda 38 yard field goal
( 3- 6) DEN Jim Turner 10 yard field goal
( 3- 9) DEN Jim Turner 24 yard field goal
( 6- 9) OAK George Blanda 24 yard field goal
(13- 9) OAK Ken Stabler 2 yard rush (George Blanda kick)
(20- 9) OAK Raymond Chester 9 yard pass from Ken Stabler (George Blanda kick)
(27- 9) OAK Jimmy Warren 55 yard interception return (George Blanda kick)
(27-16) DEN Dickie Post 13 yard pass from Steve Ramsey (Jim Turner kick)
OAK DEN
First Downs: 20 11
Rushes-yards: 42-156 29-99
Yards/rush: 3.7 3.4
Comp-Att-Yd-INT: 11-28-135-1 11-24-229-2
Sacked-yards: 2-22 1-9
Net pass yards: 113 220
Net yards/pass: 3.8 8.8
Total net yards: 269 319
Total plays: 72 (58% run) 54 (53% run)
Yards/play: 3.7 5.9
Fumbles-lost: 1-0 2-1
Turnovers: 1 3
Penalties-yards: 8-84 8-79
Attendance: 51,200
Passing:
OAK: Ken Stabler, 10 of 23 for 136 yards and 1 TD (1 int); Daryle Lamonica, 1 of 5 for -1 yards DEN: Steve Ramsey, 6 of 16 for 98 yards and 1 TD (2 int); Don Horn, 5 of 8 for 131 yards
Rushing:
OAK: Marv Hubbard, 16 for 71 yards; Pete Banaszak, 15 for 52 yards; Don Highsmith, 7 for 18 yards; Ken Stabler, 2 for 20 yards and 1 TD; Clarence Davis, 2 for -5 yards DEN: Floyd Little, 16 for 39 yards; Bobby Anderson, 6 for 45 yards; Dickie Post, 4 for 2 yards; Clem Turner, 2 for 14 yards; Don Horn, 1 for -1 yards
Receiving:
OAK: Rod Sherman, 3 for 48 yards; Fred Biletnikoff, 3 for 28 yards; Raymond Chester, 2 for 32 yards and 1 TD; Marv Hubbard, 2 for 13 yards; Bob Moore, 1 for 14 yards DEN: Bobby Anderson, 3 for 57 yards; Jerry Simmons, 3 for 37 yards; Floyd Little, 2 for 88 yards; Dickie Post, 2 for 28 yards and 1 TD; Billy Masters, 1 for 19 yards
Kick returns:
OAK: Don Highsmith, 2 for 59 yards; Clarence Davis, 2 for 45 yards DEN: Clem Turner, 2 for 41 yards; Bobby Anderson, 1 for 27 yards; Dickie Post, 1 for 21 yards
Punt returns:
OAK: George Atkinson, 2 for 34 yards DEN: Bill Thompson, 2 for 9 yards; Charlie Greer, 1 for 14 yards
Interceptions:
OAK: Jimmy Warren, 1 for 55 yards and 1 TD; Phil Villapiano, 1 for 14 yards DEN: Chip Myrtle, 1 for 10 yards
Punting:
OAK: Jerry DePoyster, 5 for 228 yards DEN: Billy Van Heusen, 4 for 197 yards
Field Goals:
OAK: George Blanda, 2/3 DEN: Jim Turner, 3/4
OAK: Ken Stabler, 10 of 23 for 136 yards and 1 TD (1 int); Daryle Lamonica, 1 of 5 for -1 yards DEN: Steve Ramsey, 6 of 16 for 98 yards and 1 TD (2 int); Don Horn, 5 of 8 for 131 yards
Rushing:
OAK: Marv Hubbard, 16 for 71 yards; Pete Banaszak, 15 for 52 yards; Don Highsmith, 7 for 18 yards; Ken Stabler, 2 for 20 yards and 1 TD; Clarence Davis, 2 for -5 yards DEN: Floyd Little, 16 for 39 yards; Bobby Anderson, 6 for 45 yards; Dickie Post, 4 for 2 yards; Clem Turner, 2 for 14 yards; Don Horn, 1 for -1 yards
Receiving:
OAK: Rod Sherman, 3 for 48 yards; Fred Biletnikoff, 3 for 28 yards; Raymond Chester, 2 for 32 yards and 1 TD; Marv Hubbard, 2 for 13 yards; Bob Moore, 1 for 14 yards DEN: Bobby Anderson, 3 for 57 yards; Jerry Simmons, 3 for 37 yards; Floyd Little, 2 for 88 yards; Dickie Post, 2 for 28 yards and 1 TD; Billy Masters, 1 for 19 yards
Kick returns:
OAK: Don Highsmith, 2 for 59 yards; Clarence Davis, 2 for 45 yards DEN: Clem Turner, 2 for 41 yards; Bobby Anderson, 1 for 27 yards; Dickie Post, 1 for 21 yards
Punt returns:
OAK: George Atkinson, 2 for 34 yards DEN: Bill Thompson, 2 for 9 yards; Charlie Greer, 1 for 14 yards
Interceptions:
OAK: Jimmy Warren, 1 for 55 yards and 1 TD; Phil Villapiano, 1 for 14 yards DEN: Chip Myrtle, 1 for 10 yards
Punting:
OAK: Jerry DePoyster, 5 for 228 yards DEN: Billy Van Heusen, 4 for 197 yards
Field Goals:
OAK: George Blanda, 2/3 DEN: Jim Turner, 3/4