Best games on Sunday, September 27

Sunday, September 27, 2026 · final

The Lineup Is ranked 98 games on Sunday, September 27 and found 4 worth watching, led by Rams at Broncos (importance 57). Here's how that day's slate finished.

  1. #1 · NFLImportance 57
    Final·NBC

    Rams at Broncos

    Rams1-226
    Broncos2-130

    The Broncos were behind at the break, won the second half 30 to 10 and took it by one score in front for good from the fourth quarter. Nix finished with 186 yards and two touchdowns, and the Rams sit 8th in the NFC with 14 games left.

    Why it scores 57 →
  2. #2 · WNBAImportance 57
    Final·Prime Video

    Mystics at Dream

    Mystics28-1677
    Dream30-1492

    The Dream won the 3rd quarter by seventeen points and beat the Mystics by 15 points, and Howard led the way with 26 points. The Mystics lead the season series 2-1 coming into tonight.

    Why it scores 57 →
  3. #3 · MLBImportance 57
    Final·MLB.TV

    Cubs at Red Sox

    Cubs89-736
    Red Sox87-752

    The Cubs led from the first to the last out and won by four runs, holding the Red Sox to two. Bregman finished with 4-for-4 and two home runs, and the Red Sox won the last meeting 4-3 on Friday.

    Why it scores 57 →
  4. #4 · NFLImportance 52
    Final·CBS

    Bengals at Steelers

    Bengals2-127
    Steelers2-130

    The Steelers won the first quarter 14 to seven and beat the Bengals by a field goal. Rodgers finished with 292 yards and three touchdowns, and the Bengals sit 3rd in the AFC with 14 games left.

    Why it scores 52 →

How the ranking works

Every game gets an importance score, built from 11 factors — rankings, playoff stakes, rivalry, star power, elimination pressure, how close the game actually projects to be, and more. The score is explained, never a black box. Narratives are written from the real state of the season — not "tune in tonight."

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