Best games of the season

The most dramatic games so far this season, ranked the same way as Worth the replay?: late drama, comebacks, lead swaps and overtime, weighted by how big a game it was. No scores, no winners.

  1. #1
    HurricanesatOilers
    NHL· Thu, Oct 22· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A+
    100/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback16/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 100 × pre-game weight 1.00 (pre-game Watchability 100) = 100

  2. #2
    TimberwolvesatCavaliers
    NBA· Mon, Oct 26OvertimeDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A+
    98/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback18/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 100 × pre-game weight 0.97 (pre-game Watchability 95) = 98

  3. #3
    LightningatWild
    NHL· Sat, Nov 7· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wireBig comeback
    A+
    97/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback16/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 97 × pre-game weight 0.99 (pre-game Watchability 99) = 97

  4. #4
    BillsatRams
    NFL· Mon, Oct 12· ESPN/ABCOvertimeDown to the wireBack and forth
    A+
    96/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback13/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 100 × pre-game weight 0.96 (pre-game Watchability 92) = 96

  5. #5
    KentuckyatSouth Carolina
    CFB· Sat, Oct 3· SEC NetworkOvertimeDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A+
    94/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 100 × pre-game weight 0.94 (pre-game Watchability 87) = 94

  6. #6
    TennesseeatSouth Carolina
    CFB· Sat, Oct 24· ESPN/Disney+Down to the wireBig comeback
    A+
    93/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback19/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 95 × pre-game weight 0.98 (pre-game Watchability 96) = 93

  7. #7
    Virginia TechatCalifornia
    CFB· Sat, Oct 10· ACC NetworkDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A+
    92/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback20/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 100 × pre-game weight 0.93 (pre-game Watchability 85) = 92

  8. #8
    RamsatBroncos
    NFL· Sun, Sep 27· NBCDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A+
    92/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback18/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 98 × pre-game weight 0.94 (pre-game Watchability 88) = 92

  9. #9
    VCUatMemphis
    CBB· Sat, Nov 7· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comeback
    A+
    90/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 94 × pre-game weight 0.96 (pre-game Watchability 92) = 90

  10. #10
    LSUatKentucky
    CFB· Sat, Oct 10· ESPNOvertimeDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A+
    90/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 100 × pre-game weight 0.90 (pre-game Watchability 80) = 90

  11. #11
    MammothatCanadiens
    NHL· Thu, Nov 5· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wireBack and forth
    A+
    90/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings23/25
    Comeback12/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 98 × pre-game weight 0.92 (pre-game Watchability 83) = 90

  12. #12
    ChiefsatBroncos
    NFL· Sun, Nov 1· CBSDown to the wireBig comeback
    A+
    89/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 92 × pre-game weight 0.97 (pre-game Watchability 94) = 89

  13. #13
    Ohio StateatTexas
    CFB· Sat, Sep 12· ABCDown to the wireBig comeback
    A+
    89/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback20/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 91 × pre-game weight 0.97 (pre-game Watchability 95, estimated) = 89

  14. #14
    TexasatOklahoma
    CFB· Sat, Oct 10· ABCDown to the wireBig comeback
    A+
    89/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback18/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 96 × pre-game weight 0.93 (pre-game Watchability 86) = 89

  15. #15
    MinnesotaatCincinnati
    CBB· Mon, Nov 9· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comeback
    A+
    89/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 95 × pre-game weight 0.94 (pre-game Watchability 88) = 89

  16. #16
    RavensatCowboys
    NFL· Sun, Sep 27· CBSDown to the wireBack and forth
    A+
    89/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback11/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 91 × pre-game weight 0.97 (pre-game Watchability 95) = 89

  17. #17
    LightningatMammoth
    NHL· Sat, Oct 24· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wire
    A+
    88/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback11/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth7/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 91 × pre-game weight 0.97 (pre-game Watchability 93) = 88

  18. #18
    MinnesotaatIndiana
    CFB· Sat, Oct 31· CBSOvertimeDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A+
    87/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback20/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 100 × pre-game weight 0.87 (pre-game Watchability 74) = 87

  19. #19
    BYUatUCF
    CFB· Sat, Oct 24· FoxOvertimeDown to the wireBack and forth
    A+
    87/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback13/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 97 × pre-game weight 0.90 (pre-game Watchability 79) = 87

  20. #20
    CelticsatRaptors
    NBA· Wed, Nov 11Down to the wireBig comeback
    A+
    86/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 95 × pre-game weight 0.91 (pre-game Watchability 82) = 86

  21. #21
    Notre DameatVillanova
    CBB· Sun, Nov 1· FoxDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A+
    86/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback16/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 96 × pre-game weight 0.90 (pre-game Watchability 79) = 86

  22. #22
    Santa ClaraatNorth Texas
    CBB· Wed, Nov 11· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comeback
    A+
    86/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback16/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 91 × pre-game weight 0.94 (pre-game Watchability 88) = 86

  23. #23
    DukeatGeorgia Tech
    CFB· Sat, Oct 10· ESPN2Down to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A+
    85/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings24/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 94 × pre-game weight 0.91 (pre-game Watchability 82) = 85

  24. #24
    LMUatTroy
    CBB· Tue, Nov 10· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wireBig comeback
    A+
    85/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback19/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 99 × pre-game weight 0.85 (pre-game Watchability 71) = 85

  25. #25
    StarsatAvalanche
    NHL· Wed, Oct 14· TNT/truTVOvertimeDown to the wire
    A
    85/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback9/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth7/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 90 × pre-game weight 0.95 (pre-game Watchability 89) = 85

  26. #26
    North CarolinaatDuke
    CFB· Sat, Oct 17· ESPN2Down to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    85/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback14/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 94 × pre-game weight 0.90 (pre-game Watchability 80) = 85

  27. #27
    Notre DameatBYU
    CFB· Sat, Oct 17· ABCDown to the wireBack and forth
    A
    85/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback12/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 87 × pre-game weight 0.97 (pre-game Watchability 94) = 85

  28. #28
    Texas StatSan Diego St
    CFB· Sat, Oct 3· CWDown to the wireBig comeback
    A
    85/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings24/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 93 × pre-game weight 0.91 (pre-game Watchability 81) = 85

  29. #29
    HofstraatPrinceton
    CBB· Thu, Nov 5· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    84/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback19/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 99 × pre-game weight 0.85 (pre-game Watchability 70) = 84

  30. #30
    Saint Mary'satNevada
    CBB· Sun, Nov 8· MW+OvertimeDown to the wire
    A
    84/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback8/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 87 × pre-game weight 0.97 (pre-game Watchability 93) = 84

  31. #31
    CreightonatKansas St
    CBB· Tue, Nov 10· FS1Down to the wireBack and forth
    A
    84/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback13/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 90 × pre-game weight 0.93 (pre-game Watchability 86) = 84

  32. #32
    WildatOilers
    NHL· Tue, Oct 20· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wire
    A
    83/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback4/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth7/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 86 × pre-game weight 0.96 (pre-game Watchability 92) = 83

  33. #33
    Texas StatBoise St
    CFB· Sat, Oct 31· CWDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    83/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late14/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 97 × pre-game weight 0.86 (pre-game Watchability 72) = 83

  34. #34
    KentuckyatOklahoma
    CFB· Sat, Oct 17· SEC NetworkDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    83/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 89 × pre-game weight 0.93 (pre-game Watchability 86) = 83

  35. #35
    CincinnatiatWest Virginia
    CFB· Sat, Oct 17· TNTDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    83/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 93 × pre-game weight 0.89 (pre-game Watchability 78) = 83

  36. #36
    IowaatMinnesota
    CFB· Sat, Oct 24· FS1Down to the wire
    A
    83/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback13/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 88 × pre-game weight 0.95 (pre-game Watchability 89) = 83

  37. #37
    TCUatArizona
    CFB· Fri, Nov 6· ESPNDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    82/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 97 × pre-game weight 0.84 (pre-game Watchability 69) = 82

  38. #38
    IndianaatMichigan
    CFB· Sat, Oct 24· FoxOvertimeDown to the wire
    A
    82/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback6/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 83 × pre-game weight 0.98 (pre-game Watchability 97) = 82

  39. #39
    IslandersatWild
    NHL· Thu, Oct 29· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wireBack and forth
    A
    82/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback11/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 96 × pre-game weight 0.85 (pre-game Watchability 71) = 82

  40. #40
    76ersatHornets
    NBA· Sat, Oct 31· NBA TVDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    82/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings24/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 96 × pre-game weight 0.84 (pre-game Watchability 69) = 82

  41. #41
    HarvardatNortheastern
    CBB· Tue, Nov 10OvertimeDown to the wireBig comeback
    A
    81/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings24/25
    Comeback20/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 99 × pre-game weight 0.82 (pre-game Watchability 64) = 81

  42. #42
    SteelersatBuccaneers
    NFL· Sun, Oct 18· CBSOvertimeDown to the wireBig comeback
    A
    81/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings23/25
    Comeback16/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 97 × pre-game weight 0.83 (pre-game Watchability 67) = 81

  43. #43
    BayloratKansas
    CFB· Sat, Oct 24· TNTDown to the wireBig comeback
    A
    81/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings24/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 91 × pre-game weight 0.90 (pre-game Watchability 79) = 81

  44. #44
    Indiana StatBall State
    CBB· Fri, Nov 6· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    81/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback19/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 99 × pre-game weight 0.82 (pre-game Watchability 64) = 81

  45. #45
    LakersatJazz
    NBA· Sun, Oct 25Down to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    81/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback20/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 100 × pre-game weight 0.81 (pre-game Watchability 62) = 81

  46. #46
    Cavaliersat76ers
    NBA· Thu, Oct 22· ESPNDown to the wireBig comeback
    A
    81/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback20/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 89 × pre-game weight 0.91 (pre-game Watchability 81) = 81

  47. #47
    OilersatDevils
    NHL· Tue, Nov 3· Disney+/ESPN+/HuluOvertimeDown to the wire
    A
    81/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback3/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth7/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 84 × pre-game weight 0.96 (pre-game Watchability 91) = 81

  48. #48
    IowaatMichigan
    CFB· Sat, Sep 26· CBSBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    80/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback20/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 96 × pre-game weight 0.83 (pre-game Watchability 67) = 80

  49. #49
    Air ForceatNevada
    CFB· Sat, Sep 26· FS1OvertimeDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    80/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback20/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 100 × pre-game weight 0.80 (pre-game Watchability 60) = 80

  50. #50
    MissouriatMississippi St
    CFB· Sat, Sep 26· SEC NetworkDown to the wire
    A
    80/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback11/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 85 × pre-game weight 0.94 (pre-game Watchability 88) = 80

Updated nightly. Games from before our pre-game Watchability numbers start (early September) use an estimate from the AP rankings for college football and an average for the rest.