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
    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

  2. #2
    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

  3. #3
    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

  4. #4
    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

  5. #5
    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

  6. #6
    SeahawksatBroncos
    NFL· Thu, Oct 15· Prime VideoOvertimeDown to the wire
    A
    79/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback5/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 82 × pre-game weight 0.97 (pre-game Watchability 93) = 79

  7. #7
    RavensatFalcons
    NFL· Sun, Oct 11· NBCOvertimeDown to the wireBig comeback
    A
    79/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback19/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 100 × pre-game weight 0.79 (pre-game Watchability 58) = 79

  8. #8
    RamsatEagles
    NFL· Sun, Oct 4· FoxDown to the wireBig comeback
    A
    79/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings23/25
    Comeback19/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 92 × pre-game weight 0.85 (pre-game Watchability 71) = 79

  9. #9
    49ersatSeahawks
    NFL· Sun, Oct 11· FoxDown to the wireBack and forth
    A
    75/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback9/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 81 × pre-game weight 0.93 (pre-game Watchability 85) = 75

  10. #10
    PackersatLions
    NFL· Sun, Oct 25· FoxDown to the wireBack and forth
    B+
    75/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback8/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 84 × pre-game weight 0.90 (pre-game Watchability 79) = 75

  11. #11
    EaglesatJaguars
    NFL· Sun, Oct 11· NFL NetDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    B+
    74/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback20/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 100 × pre-game weight 0.74 (pre-game Watchability 49) = 74

  12. #12
    TexansatJaguars
    NFL· Sun, Oct 18· NFL NetDown to the wireBack and forth
    B+
    74/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings15/25
    Comeback7/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 77 × pre-game weight 0.95 (pre-game Watchability 90) = 74

  13. #13
    CowboysatTexans
    NFL· Sun, Oct 4· FoxDown to the wire
    B+
    71/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback12/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 89 × pre-game weight 0.79 (pre-game Watchability 58) = 71

  14. #14
    PatriotsatBills
    NFL· Sun, Oct 4· CBSDown to the wireBack and forth
    B+
    71/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback14/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 90 × pre-game weight 0.78 (pre-game Watchability 57) = 71

  15. #15
    49ersatFalcons
    NFL· Sun, Oct 25· FoxBig comeback
    B+
    69/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late14/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 81 × pre-game weight 0.85 (pre-game Watchability 71) = 69

  16. #16
    BengalsatSteelers
    NFL· Sun, Sep 27· CBSDown to the wireBack and forth
    B+
    68/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback8/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 82 × pre-game weight 0.83 (pre-game Watchability 66) = 68

  17. #17
    VikingsatLions
    NFL· Sun, Nov 1· FoxDown to the wireBack and forth
    B+
    67/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback5/20
    Decided late12/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 75 × pre-game weight 0.89 (pre-game Watchability 78) = 67

  18. #18
    SeahawksatCommanders
    NFL· Sun, Sep 27· FoxDown to the wire
    B+
    65/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback11/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 81 × pre-game weight 0.80 (pre-game Watchability 61) = 65

  19. #19
    GiantsatTexans
    NFL· Sun, Oct 25· FoxOvertimeDown to the wireBig comeback
    B
    65/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 95 × pre-game weight 0.68 (pre-game Watchability 36) = 65

  20. #20
    BengalsatTexans
    NFL· Sun, Sep 20· CBSDown to the wire
    B
    64/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback7/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 76 × pre-game weight 0.85 (pre-game Watchability 70) = 64

  21. #21
    BroncosatPanthers
    NFL· Sun, Nov 8· CBS
    B
    62/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback8/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 78 × pre-game weight 0.80 (pre-game Watchability 60) = 62

  22. #22
    BillsatTexans
    NFL· Sun, Sep 13· CBSDown to the wireBack and forth
    B
    62/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback7/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 82 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 62

  23. #23
    RavensatBrowns
    NFL· Sun, Oct 18· FoxDown to the wireBig comeback
    B
    61/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 81 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50) = 61

  24. #24
    SaintsatLions
    NFL· Sun, Sep 13· FoxOvertimeDown to the wire
    B
    61/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback5/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 81 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 61

  25. #25
    PatriotsatSeahawks
    NFL· Wed, Sep 9· NBCDown to the wire
    B
    61/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback13/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 81 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 61

  26. #26
    GiantsatCommanders
    NFL· Sun, Oct 11· FoxOvertimeDown to the wireBig comeback
    B
    61/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings24/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 95 × pre-game weight 0.64 (pre-game Watchability 28) = 61

  27. #27
    BearsatPanthers
    NFL· Sun, Sep 13· FoxDown to the wireBack and forth
    B
    60/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback4/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 80 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 60

  28. #28
    TitansatBengals
    NFL· Sun, Nov 1· CBSOvertimeDown to the wireBack and forth
    B
    59/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings24/25
    Comeback13/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 100 × pre-game weight 0.59 (pre-game Watchability 19) = 59

  29. #29
    JaguarsatBengals
    NFL· Sun, Oct 4· CBSDown to the wire
    B
    59/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings16/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 63 × pre-game weight 0.94 (pre-game Watchability 87) = 59

  30. #30
    BrownsatSaints
    NFL· Sun, Nov 8· CBSOvertimeDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    B
    58/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback20/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 100 × pre-game weight 0.58 (pre-game Watchability 17) = 58

  31. #31
    PackersatVikings
    NFL· Sun, Sep 13· CBSDown to the wireBig comeback
    B
    58/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late9/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 78 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 58

  32. #32
    BuccaneersatBears
    NFL· Sun, Nov 8· NBCDown to the wire
    B
    58/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings15/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 62 × pre-game weight 0.93 (pre-game Watchability 86) = 58

  33. #33
    EaglesatTitans
    NFL· Sun, Sep 20· FoxDown to the wire
    B
    58/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback11/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 84 × pre-game weight 0.69 (pre-game Watchability 38) = 58

  34. #34
    ColtsatChiefs
    NFL· Sun, Sep 20· NBCOvertimeDown to the wireBack and forth
    B
    58/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings23/25
    Comeback7/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 94 × pre-game weight 0.61 (pre-game Watchability 23) = 58

  35. #35
    BroncosatChargers
    NFL· Sun, Oct 11· CBSDown to the wire
    B
    57/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback14/20
    Decided late10/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 82 × pre-game weight 0.70 (pre-game Watchability 41) = 57

  36. #36
    PackersatJets
    NFL· Sun, Sep 20· FoxOvertimeDown to the wireBig comeback
    B
    57/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback16/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 95 × pre-game weight 0.60 (pre-game Watchability 20) = 57

  37. #37
    PanthersatBrowns
    NFL· Sun, Sep 27· FoxDown to the wireBack and forth
    B
    57/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback13/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 89 × pre-game weight 0.64 (pre-game Watchability 27) = 57

  38. #38
    TexansatColts
    NFL· Sun, Sep 27· CBSDown to the wire
    B
    56/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback6/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 75 × pre-game weight 0.74 (pre-game Watchability 48) = 56

  39. #39
    VikingsatBears
    NFL· Sun, Sep 20· FoxDown to the wire
    B
    56/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback9/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 82 × pre-game weight 0.68 (pre-game Watchability 36) = 56

  40. #40
    TitansatColts
    NFL· Sun, Oct 18· FoxDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    C+
    55/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings23/25
    Comeback18/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 96 × pre-game weight 0.57 (pre-game Watchability 14) = 55

  41. #41
    ChiefsatRaiders
    NFL· Sun, Oct 4· CBSDown to the wireBack and forth
    C+
    55/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings15/25
    Comeback3/20
    Decided late13/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 71 × pre-game weight 0.77 (pre-game Watchability 54) = 55

  42. #42
    JaguarsatBroncos
    NFL· Sun, Sep 20· CBSDown to the wireBig comeback
    C+
    55/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback16/20
    Decided late7/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 73 × pre-game weight 0.74 (pre-game Watchability 49) = 55

  43. #43
    CardinalsatCowboys
    NFL· Sun, Nov 1· FoxOvertimeDown to the wireBig comeback
    C+
    54/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings24/25
    Comeback19/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 99 × pre-game weight 0.55 (pre-game Watchability 10) = 54

  44. #44
    CowboysatColts
    NFL· Sun, Nov 8· FoxDown to the wireBack and forth
    C+
    52/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback13/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 90 × pre-game weight 0.58 (pre-game Watchability 16) = 52

  45. #45
    CardinalsatRams
    NFL· Sun, Oct 18· FoxDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    C+
    52/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings24/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 95 × pre-game weight 0.54 (pre-game Watchability 8) = 52

  46. #46
    BuccaneersatCowboys
    NFL· Thu, Oct 8· Prime VideoBig comeback
    C+
    51/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension23/30
    Swings17/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 76 × pre-game weight 0.67 (pre-game Watchability 34) = 51

  47. #47
    ChargersatBills
    NFL· Sun, Sep 27· Fox
    C+
    51/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension29/30
    Swings17/25
    Comeback5/20
    Decided late8/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 63 × pre-game weight 0.79 (pre-game Watchability 59) = 51

  48. #48
    SaintsatGiants
    NFL· Sun, Oct 18· Fox
    C+
    49/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback12/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 79 × pre-game weight 0.62 (pre-game Watchability 24) = 49

  49. #49
    BillsatRaiders
    NFL· Sun, Oct 18· CBSDown to the wireBack and forth
    C+
    49/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings13/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late9/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 62 × pre-game weight 0.78 (pre-game Watchability 57) = 49

  50. #50
    SteelersatBrowns
    NFL· Thu, Oct 1· Prime VideoDown to the wire
    C+
    48/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback10/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 82 × pre-game weight 0.59 (pre-game Watchability 18) = 48

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.