Best games of Sep 15–21

The most dramatic games of the week, 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
    LSUatOle Miss
    CFB· Sat, Sep 19· ABCDown to the wire
    A
    78/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings24/25
    Comeback8/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 79 × pre-game weight 0.97 (pre-game Watchability 95, estimated) = 78

  2. #2
    TempleatToledo
    CFB· Sat, Sep 19· CBSSNOvertimeDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    B+
    70/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback20/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 100 × pre-game weight 0.70 (pre-game Watchability 40, estimated) = 70

  3. #3
    Maple LeafsatCanadiens
    NHL· Sat, Sep 19· NHL NetOvertimeDown to the wire
    B+
    70/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback8/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth7/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 93 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 70

  4. #4
    NC StateatVanderbilt
    CFB· Sat, Sep 19· SEC NetworkDown to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    68/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback20/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 98 × pre-game weight 0.70 (pre-game Watchability 40, estimated) = 68

  5. #5
    SMUatLouisville
    CFB· Sat, Sep 19· ESPN2Down to the wireBack and forth
    B+
    68/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback6/20
    Decided late7/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 71 × pre-game weight 0.95 (pre-game Watchability 90, estimated) = 68

  6. #6
    WildatBlackhawks
    NHL· Mon, Sep 21· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wire
    B+
    67/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback6/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth7/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 90 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 67

  7. #7
    CapitalsatBruins
    NHL· Sun, Sep 20· NHL NetOvertimeDown to the wire
    B+
    66/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback10/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth7/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 87 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 66

  8. #8
    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

  9. #9
    SenatorsatCanadiens
    NHL· Mon, Sep 21· NHL NetOvertimeDown to the wire
    B
    64/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings17/25
    Comeback9/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth7/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 85 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 64

  10. #10
    BlackhawksatWild
    NHL· Sat, Sep 19· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wire
    B
    63/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback7/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth7/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 84 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 63

  11. #11
    Miami OHatCincinnati
    CFB· Sat, Sep 19· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comeback
    B
    62/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 89 × pre-game weight 0.70 (pre-game Watchability 40, estimated) = 62

  12. #12
    East CarolinaatOld Dominion
    CFB· Sat, Sep 19· ESPN+Back and forth
    B
    59/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension28/30
    Swings24/25
    Comeback12/20
    Decided late11/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 85 × pre-game weight 0.70 (pre-game Watchability 40, estimated) = 59

  13. #13
    GA SouthernatJax State
    CFB· Sat, Sep 19· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comeback
    B
    59/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late14/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 85 × pre-game weight 0.70 (pre-game Watchability 40, estimated) = 59

  14. #14
    North CarolinaatClemson
    CFB· Sat, Sep 19· ESPNEWS/Disney+Down to the wireBig comeback
    B
    58/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings21/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late14/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 83 × pre-game weight 0.70 (pre-game Watchability 40, estimated) = 58

  15. #15
    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

  16. #16
    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

  17. #17
    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

  18. #18
    NevadaatMTSU
    CFB· Sat, Sep 19· ESPN+Down to the wireBack and forth
    B
    56/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback13/20
    Decided late8/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 80 × pre-game weight 0.70 (pre-game Watchability 40, estimated) = 56

  19. #19
    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

  20. #20
    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

  21. #21
    West VirginiaatVirginia
    CFB· Sat, Sep 19· ACC NetworkBig comeback
    C+
    53/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension19/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback16/20
    Decided late4/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 65 × pre-game weight 0.82 (pre-game Watchability 65, estimated) = 53

  22. #22
    MarshallatMissouri St
    CFB· Sat, Sep 19· CBSSNDown to the wire
    C+
    50/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback7/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth0/10

    Drama 71 × pre-game weight 0.70 (pre-game Watchability 40, estimated) = 50

  23. #23
    RangersatDevils
    NHL· Mon, Sep 21· ESPN+Down to the wire
    C+
    50/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings15/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late14/15
    Back-and-forth7/10

    Drama 66 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 50

  24. #24
    FIUatFAU
    CFB· Sat, Sep 19· ESPN+Down to the wire
    C+
    48/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings17/25
    Comeback3/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 69 × pre-game weight 0.70 (pre-game Watchability 40, estimated) = 48

  25. #25
    BrownsatBuccaneers
    NFL· Sun, Sep 20· CBSDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    C+
    47/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback16/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 91 × pre-game weight 0.52 (pre-game Watchability 4) = 47

  26. #26
    SaintsatRavens
    NFL· Sun, Sep 20· CBSDown to the wireBig comeback
    C+
    47/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings14/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 81 × pre-game weight 0.57 (pre-game Watchability 15) = 47

  27. #27
    Golden KnightsatKings
    NHL· Sat, Sep 19· ESPN+Down to the wire
    C+
    46/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late9/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 62 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 46

  28. #28
    Red WingsatBlue Jackets
    NHL· Mon, Sep 21OvertimeDown to the wire
    C+
    46/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings9/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth0/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 62 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 46

  29. #29
    KrakenatFlames
    NHL· Sun, Sep 20· NHL NetDown to the wire
    C
    43/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late5/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 58 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 43

  30. #30
    RaidersatChargers
    NFL· Sun, Sep 20· CBSDown to the wire
    C
    41/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings16/25
    Comeback11/20
    Decided late12/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 77 × pre-game weight 0.54 (pre-game Watchability 7) = 41

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.