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Lions' Branch Punches Chiefs' Smith-Schuster, Triggers Postgame Fight
Brian Branch punched JuJu Smith-Schuster after snubbing Patrick Mahomes's handshake, sparking a postgame brawl at Arrowhead Stadium following the Chiefs' 30-17 win over the Lions.
- On Sunday night at Arrowhead Stadium, Brian Branch punched Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, cutting his nose and leaving him bleeding as he was pulled away.
- After refusing a handshake from Patrick Mahomes, Brian Branch said he was provoked by chippy play and an uncalled illegal block that risked injury.
- A scrum developed as JuJu Smith-Schuster and Kansas City Chiefs running back Isaiah Pacheco scuffled with Brian Branch, drawing players from both teams while video showed Smith-Schuster leaving with trainers and a towel over his nose.
- Lions head coach Dan Campbell called Brian Branch's actions 'inexcusable' and apologized to the Chiefs, while the NFL is expected to discipline Branch for the incident.
- Smith-Schuster's availability will be monitored as the Lions host the 5-1 Tampa Bay Buccaneers next week, while Branch's three fines in 2025 raise discipline concerns.
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