Instead of going with the best matchup possible for Sunday night, they went with the battle for the No. 4 seed in the AFC.

At 5 p.m. on Saturday, on ESPN and ABC, the Seahawks (13-3) and 49ers (12-4) will play for everything — a division title, a No. 1 seed, a first-round bye, home-field advantage throughout the playoffs,

Darnold committed two turnovers in Seattle’s 27-10 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, bringing his season total to a league-high 20 giveaways. He also leads the league in turnover rate (4 percent); those are career highs in both categories.

It all comes down to Week 18 in the NFC West and though the division title will come down to the Seahawks vs. 49ers matchup Saturday, the Rams aren't to be forgotten despite their Monday Night Football loss.

Seattle allowed just 139 total yards and forced two turnovers in a dominant defensive display. The Seahawks' 13th win of the season ties a franchise record -- their two previous seasons with as many victories resulted in Super Bowl appearances. Just as in previous weeks, Seattle didn't hold back from trolling its opponent after a win.

The teams should decide their division and the NFC’s No. 1 seed with a regular week of rest. The NFL did a disservice to both by prioritizing ratings.