The Detroit Lions fell to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. The win put Kansas City back on the map when it comes to playoff contenders. However, Detroit Safety Brian Branch found himself in hot water after the score went final. The 23-year-old star threw a punch at Kansas City’s wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, a brawl ensued shortly after.
Now we know was Branch’s punishment will be.
Fans want more punishment for Lions’ Brian Branch after 1-game suspension announced (Report)
Brian Branch Ignores Patrick Mahomes Handshake Then Slaps JuJu Smith-Schuster’s Facemask (Screenshot Via X/@AggregateSports)
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter:
Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch has been suspended without pay for one game for unsportsmanlike conduct following Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Under the CBA, Brian Branch may appeal the suspension. Any appeal will be heard and decided upon by either Derrick Brooks, Ramon Foster, or Jordy Nelson, the hearing officers jointly appointed and compensated by the NFL and NFLPA to decide appeals of on-field player discipline.
Here is a look at the incident:
Brian Branch started the fight in the field. Brian Branch threw a punch and knocked JuJu Smith-Schuster down. Brian Branch should be suspended. THERE IS NO PLACE IN SPORTS FOR THAT. pic.twitter.com/C8DtVukdlF
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) October 13, 2025
Oct 12, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch (32) and Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster (9) get into a fight after the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Fans were quick to react to this news:
Not enough. And I’m a Lions fan. He crossed a dangerous line that he’s very lucky didn’t cause a major problem. After the game, there is no one to even truly enforce anything other than police. He’s a selfish player and cost his team big next week.
— Christopher (@WC_Autism) October 13, 2025
One-game suspension? That’s just a free bye week for Brian. pic.twitter.com/iw0kjqX62D
— Edosa (@edosadoxa) October 13, 2025
Suspending a player for unsportsmanlike conduct seems excessive. Aren’t we all just a little too quick to judge in the heat of the moment? This could set a dangerous precedent for the game😐
— MDN (@thatcryptoboy01) October 13, 2025
Only one game??? If rashee got 6 he should too
— Greedy | #EGE (@Greedyszn1) October 13, 2025
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch (32) sacks Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025.
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