Pre-season
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Venue | Attendance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 3, 1968 | vs. Kansas City Chiefs | 38–14 L | Nippert Stadium | 21,682 | 0–1 |
| 2 | August 10, 1968 | at Denver Broncos | 15–13 L | Denver University Stadium | 13,841 | 0–2 |
| 3 | August 17, 1968 | vs. Buffalo Bills | 10–6 L | Nippert Stadium | 20,111 | 0–3 |
| 4 | August 25, 1968 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 19–3 W | 11,500 | 1–3 | |
| 5 | August 30, 1968 | New York Jets | 13–9 W | 24,358 | 2–3 |
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