Acquired in a trade with the Houston Oilers, RB Kenny King (33) played a major role in the 1980 postseason for the Raiders. AP Photo.

On fourth and 8, P Johnny Evans punted the ball 50 yards to Keith Moody who returned it 1 yard to the Raiders 11. The Raiders weren't able to gain any momentum going three-and-out and sending the special teams out onto the field. P Ray Guy punted the ball 49 yards to RB Dino Hall who returned it 11 yards to the Browns 48-yard line.

On the ensuing drive, the 10th ranked Raiders defense buckled down and forced the first of three interceptions on the day. On 3rd at 10 on the Browns 48-yard line, Sipe threw a pass intended for Reggie Rucker, but was intercepted by Defensive Player of the Year, CB Lester Hayes.

Much of the first quarter would be about field position with neither offense gaining much momentum.

After the interception by Hayes, the Raiders took over with 6:32 left on the Browns 48. Still unable to achieve a first down, the Raiders punted the ball back to the Browns. The two teams traded punts until with 1:55 left in the quarter, the Browns started their first real scoring threat.

With 1st and 10 on the Browns 40, Sipe completed a pass 20 yards to Rucker to the Oakland 40. Pruitt then took a handoff to the right for two yards. Sipe completed a 6-yard pass to TE Ozzie Newsome making it 3rd and 2. Pruitt gained three more yards on the ground giving the Browns a first down on the Oakland 29. The quarter ended with a Sipe pass intended for Rucker dropped in the end zone. The first quarter ended with the score tied 0-0.

The second quarter started with the Browns still driving. After two incomplete passes, Cleveland sent out the field goal team to attempt a 47-yard field goal. Don Cockroft's field goal attempt was short and the Raiders took over on their own 29.

The Raiders dodged another threat on the next drive. The Raiders finally gained a first down in the game when Plunkett dropped back to pass and connected with TE Raymond Chester for 11 yards. On the ensuing play though, Plunkett attempted to pass but was sacked and fumbled the ball with Cleveland recovering.

Unable to move the ball, Cockroft took the field on 4th and 9 to attempt a 30-yard field goal. The attempt was missed wide left keeping the score at 0-0.

The first points of the game were finally scored with 6:10 left in the quarter. Unfortunately it was at the Raiders expense. A Plunkett pass intended for Chandler was intercepted by Bolton and taken back 42 yards for a touchdown making the score 6-0 Browns. The score would stay that way as LB Ted Hendricks broke through the line to block the extra point.

After the teams traded punts, the Raiders would finally score their first points of the game with 18 seconds to go in the half. The Raiders started the drive at their 36. On 2nd and 10, Plunkett connected with Chandler for 15 yards and a first down. Two more passes to King and van Eeghen set up a Plunkett scramble for three yards and another first down.