Best games on Sunday, October 4

Sunday, October 4, 2026 · final

The Lineup Is ranked 100 games on Sunday, October 4 and found 7 worth watching, led by Braves at Dodgers (importance 115). Here's how that day's slate finished.

  1. #1 · MLBImportance 115
    Final·FS1

    Braves at Dodgers

    Braves94-683
    Dodgers100-622

    The Braves beat the Dodgers 3-2 in a pitchers’ duel, and Michael Harris II went 3-for-5.

    Why it scores 115 →
  2. #2 · WNBAImportance 107
    Final·NBC

    Aces at Valkyries

    Aces31-1360
    Valkyries32-1271

    The Valkyries beat the Aces 71-60 to take a 1-0 lead in the semifinal series. Gabby Williams had 25 points and 11 rebounds for the Valkyries.

    Why it scores 107 →
  4. #4 · WNBAImportance 82
    Final·ABC

    Liberty at Dream

    Liberty26-1882
    Dream30-1492

    The Dream broke open a close game with a 32-15 third quarter and beat the Liberty 92-82 to take a 1-0 lead in the semifinal series.

    Why it scores 82 →
  5. #5 · Copa del ReyImportance 67
    12:00 PM ET

    Maracena at Valldigna

    Maracena
    Valldigna

    Tied 0-0 on aggregate after a scoreless first leg, Maracena and Tavernes de la Valldigna meet with elimination at stake; the winner advances.

    Why it scores 67 →
  6. #6 · NFLImportance 59
    Final·CBS

    Chiefs at Raiders

    Chiefs4-030
    Raiders3-127

    Down three after three quarters, the Chiefs beat the Raiders 30-27, and Kenneth Walker III ran for 177 yards and two touchdowns.

    Why it scores 59 →
  7. #7 · NFLImportance 50
    Final·Fox

    Rams at Eagles

    Rams2-224
    Eagles2-220

    Down 10 at halftime, the Rams beat the Eagles 24-20 on Kyren Williams' touchdown run with 1:10 left, and Matthew Stafford threw for 316 yards.

    Why it scores 50 →

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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