Ernie Ladd
Charger indiscipline aided Buffalo on their response, with three flags resulting from a single play: Ernie Ladd laid a late hit on Kemp, Henry Schmidt was ejected for fighting, and Sid Gillman was flagged for his protestations. The penalties moved the ball from San Diego's 44 to their 12, but the defense stiffened and restricted Buffalo to a field goal. Lance Alworth's 27 yard reception opened the next drive, but Blair missed another field goal; after the Bills also missed a kick, it was 7-3 at halftime.