I feel like that's the draw of the NFL and soccer tbh. Every game is so meaningful, including the playoffs where you can lose just one game and you're out. That aspect made the WC games the best part of the playoffs imo. There were no bullets being saved for another chance, it's balls to the wall and most of the time, the better team ends up winning.
I'd probably even reduce the best of 7 and have all best of 5s.