The party was on at Lincoln Financial Field. The confetti was falling, and the stage was set. But Saquon Barkley was heading through the southwest tunnel of the stadium as Eagles fans serenaded him with “MVP” chants.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley missed out on the rushing record, but he could break an even bigger NFL record against the Commanders.

The Washington Commanders got the ball first in the NFC Championship Game and put together their longest drive of the season — 18 plays — and ate up over 7 minutes of clock before settling for a 34-yard field goal and 3-0 lead of the Philadelphia Eagles.