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Lions DB Gives Chiefs WR a ‘Pie Face’ Shove After Snubbing Patrick Mahomes

The slap by Lions safety Brian Branch sparked a postgame melee involving multiple players after the Chiefs’ 30-17 win, ending Detroit’s four-game winning streak.

  • On Oct. 12, a postgame fight erupted at Arrowhead Stadium after the Chiefs' 30-17 win over the Detroit Lions, drawing players from both teams into a brief scuffle.
  • A handshake snub preceded the confrontation when Brian Branch ignored Patrick Mahomes' attempt and slapped JuJu Smith-Schuster after the game on Oct. 12.
  • Video and eyewitnesses show the melee escalated when JuJu Smith-Schuster retaliated by throwing punches, pulling players in, while Patrick Mahomes tried to calm things but ended up under a pile.
  • Branch could face league discipline including fines and suspension after his postgame punch, and Lions head coach Dan Campbell called the conduct inexcusable and apologized to the Chiefs.
  • Patrick Mahomes produced 257 passing yards, three touchdowns and a rushing score as the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Lions 30-17 with touchdowns from Marquise Brown and Xavier Worthy.
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