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The Chiefs 30-17 win over the Lions was marred by a fight that broke out after the final whistle, as Lions safety Brian Branch was seen slapping Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster across the helmet, knocking him to the ground.
The Detroit Lions will be without safety Brian Branch for one game. Per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the NFL suspended Branch for one game for hitting Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster.
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JuJu Smith-Schuster gives damning verdict on Brian Branch's behavior
JuJu Smith-Schuster has had his say on Brian Branch's conduct after the Detroit Lions defensive back lashed out at the Kansas City Chiefs star at the end of Sunday's matchup
The NFL has suspended Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch for one game without pay for unsportsmanlike conduct following a loss at Kansas City.
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Chiefs’ JuJu Smith-Schuster left with bloody nose from strike by Lions’ Brian Branch after SNF
The Detroit Lions fell short in obtaining the result they desired on Sunday Night Football after falling 30-17 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Lions safety Brian Branch however didn’t fall short in his post game altercation with Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster,
After refusing Mahomes’ handshake, Branch walked up to receiver Ju-Ju Smith-Schuster and slapped him, igniting a massive fight between the two teams. Branch is likely to be punished in some form by the league, as NFL Network reported that his actions would be reviewed.
As time expired on the Chiefs' 30-17 victory, Detroit's Brian Branch walked toward Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and hit him in the head. Things quickly escalated, and the two sides exchanged some shoves before finally going their separate ways.
The Chiefs defeated the Lions on "Sunday Night Football" in Week 6. During the postgame handshakes on the field there was a fight.