Best games of Sep 22–28

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
    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

  2. #2
    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

  3. #3
    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

  4. #4
    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

  5. #5
    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

  6. #6
    MammothatGolden Knights
    NHL· Thu, Sep 24· NHL NetOvertimeDown to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    75/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback17/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 100 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 75

  7. #7
    Gardner-WebbatMarshall
    CFB· Sat, Sep 26· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comebackBack and forth
    A
    75/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback20/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 100 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 75

  8. #8
    WisconsinatPenn State
    CFB· Sat, Sep 26· PeacockBig comeback
    B+
    75/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback19/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 87 × pre-game weight 0.85 (pre-game Watchability 71) = 75

  9. #9
    DevilsatRangers
    NHL· Thu, Sep 24· NHL NetOvertimeDown to the wire
    B+
    74/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback14/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth7/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 98 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 74

  10. #10
    LightningatPredators
    NHL· Tue, Sep 22· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    72/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings23/25
    Comeback16/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 96 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 72

  11. #11
    Georgia TechatStanford
    CFB· Sat, Sep 26· ESPNBig comebackBack and forth
    B+
    70/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension26/30
    Swings18/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 84 × pre-game weight 0.83 (pre-game Watchability 66) = 70

  12. #12
    FlamesatKraken
    NHL· Thu, Sep 24· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wire
    B+
    70/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback13/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth7/10
    Overtime+8

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

  13. #13
    PredatorsatHurricanes
    NHL· Thu, Sep 24· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comeback
    B+
    69/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings25/25
    Comeback19/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10

    Drama 92 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 69

  14. #14
    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

  15. #15
    Wake ForestatLouisville
    CFB· Sat, Sep 26· ESPN/Disney+Down to the wireBack and forth
    B+
    66/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings19/25
    Comeback14/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth10/10

    Drama 88 × pre-game weight 0.76 (pre-game Watchability 51) = 66

  16. #16
    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

  17. #17
    KrakenatCanucks
    NHL· Sat, Sep 26· ESPN+Down to the wire
    B
    63/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings22/25
    Comeback11/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth7/10

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

  18. #18
    LightningatPanthers
    NHL· Sat, Sep 26· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wire
    B
    63/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings17/25
    Comeback7/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth7/10
    Overtime+8

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

  19. #19
    SabresatRed Wings
    NHL· Thu, Sep 24· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wire
    B
    63/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings17/25
    Comeback7/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth7/10
    Overtime+8

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

  20. #20
    Golden KnightsatSharks
    NHL· Tue, Sep 22· NHL NetOvertimeDown to the wire
    B
    63/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings17/25
    Comeback10/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 83 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 63

  21. #21
    Kansas StatCincinnati
    CFB· Sat, Sep 26· ESPN2
    B
    62/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension27/30
    Swings17/25
    Comeback13/20
    Decided late8/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 69 × pre-game weight 0.90 (pre-game Watchability 80) = 62

  22. #22
    Kennesaw StatArkansas St
    CFB· Sat, Sep 26· ESPN+Down to the wire
    B
    62/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback10/20
    Decided late12/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 80 × pre-game weight 0.78 (pre-game Watchability 55) = 62

  23. #23
    ArmyatTemple
    CFB· Fri, Sep 25· ESPNDown to the wire
    B
    60/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback9/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth8/10

    Drama 82 × pre-game weight 0.73 (pre-game Watchability 47) = 60

  24. #24
    PanthersatHurricanes
    NHL· Tue, Sep 22· NHL NetOvertimeDown to the wire
    B
    58/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings12/25
    Comeback6/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth7/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 77 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 58

  25. #25
    UConnatMiami OH
    CFB· Sat, Sep 26· ESPN+Down to the wireBig comeback
    B
    58/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback15/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 85 × pre-game weight 0.68 (pre-game Watchability 36) = 58

  26. #26
    OilersatJets
    NHL· Tue, Sep 22· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wire
    B
    57/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings14/25
    Comeback6/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 77 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 57

  27. #27
    Virginia TechatBoston College
    CFB· Sat, Sep 26· ACC NetworkDown to the wire
    B
    57/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback11/20
    Decided late10/15
    Back-and-forth5/10

    Drama 76 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50) = 57

  28. #28
    BruinsatCapitals
    NHL· Fri, Sep 25· ESPN+OvertimeDown to the wire
    B
    57/100
    ▸ Why this grade
    Late tension30/30
    Swings20/25
    Comeback0/20
    Decided late15/15
    Back-and-forth3/10
    Overtime+8

    Drama 76 × pre-game weight 0.75 (pre-game Watchability 50, estimated) = 57

  29. #29
    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

  30. #30
    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

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.