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The 1971 Oakland Raiders season was the team's 12th season. After winning the AFC West in 1970, the Raiders failed to make the playoffs as their main rivals, the Kansas City Chiefs , would win the division title.
Offseason
Draft
[1]
Roster
1971 Oakland Raiders roster
Quarterbacks
Running backs
Wide receivers
Tight ends
Offensive linemen
Defensive linemen
Linebackers
Defensive backs
Special teams
Reserve lists
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Practice squad
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Rookies in italics
Regular season
Schedule
Week
Date
Opponent
Result
Attendance
1
September 19, 1971
at New England Patriots
L 20–6
55,405
2
September 26, 1971
at San Diego Chargers
W 34–0
54,084
3
October 4, 1971
at Cleveland Browns
W 34–20
84,285
4
October 10, 1971
at Denver Broncos
W 27–16
51,200
5
October 17, 1971
Philadelphia Eagles
W 34–10
54,615
6
October 24, 1971
Cincinnati Bengals
W 31–27
54,699
7
October 31, 1971
Kansas City Chiefs
T 20–20
54,715
8
November 7, 1971
at New Orleans Saints
T 21–21
83,102
9
November 14, 1971
Houston Oilers
W 41–21
54,705
10
November 21, 1971
San Diego Chargers
W 34–33
54,681
11
November 28, 1971
Baltimore Colts
L 37–14
54,689
12
December 5, 1971
at Atlanta Falcons
L 24–13
58,850
13
December 12, 1971
at Kansas City Chiefs
L 16–14
51,215
14
December 19, 1971
Denver Broncos
W 21–13
54,651
Game notes
Week 2
1
2 3 4 Total
• Raiders
3
3 14 14
34
Chargers
0
0 0 0
0
Scoring summary 1 OAK George Blanda 37-yard field goalRaiders 3–0
2 OAK George Blanda 42-yard field goal Raiders 6–0
3 OAK Fred Biletnikoff 36-yard pass from Daryle Lamonica (George Blanda kick)Raiders 13–0
3 OAK Clarence Davis 2-yard run (George Blanda kick)Raiders 20–0
4 OAK Fred Biletnikoff 13-yard pass from Daryle Lamonica (George Blanda kick) Raiders 27–0
4 OAK Ken Stabler 1-yard run (George Blanda kick)Raiders 34–0
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Week 4
1
2 3 4 Total
• Raiders
3
3 14 7
27
Broncos
3
6 0 7
16
Scoring summary 1 Broncos Jim Turner 43-yard field goalBroncos 3–0
1 Raiders George Blanda 38-yard field goalTie 3–3
2 Broncos Jim Turner 10-yard field goal Broncos 6–3
2 Broncos Jim Turner 24-yard field goal Broncos 9–3
2 Raiders George Blanda 24-yard field goal Broncos 9–6
3 Raiders Ken Stabler 2-yard run (George Blanda kick)Raiders 13–9
3 Raiders Raymond Chester 9-yard pass from Ken Stabler (George Blanda kick)Raiders 20–9
4 Raiders Jimmy Warren 55-yard interception return (George Blanda kick)Raiders 27–9
4 Broncos Dickie Post 13-yard pass from Steve Ramsey (Jim Turner kick)Raiders 27–16
Week 14
1
2 3 4 Total
Broncos
3
0 0 10
13
• Raiders
7
7 0 7
21
Standings
Note: Tie games were not officially counted in the standings until 1972.
Awards and honors
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References
Franchise Stadiums Key personnel Culture Lore Rivalries Media Wild card berths (6) Division championships (15) Conference championships (4) League championships (4) Current league affiliations Former league affiliation