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NFL Reviewing Chiefs–Lions Brawl After Brian Branch Hits JuJu Smith-Schuster Postgame

Team leaders condemned the conduct, with Andy Reid reporting notable nose damage to Smith-Schuster.

Oct 12, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster (9) makes a catch over Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch (32) during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
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Oct 12, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch (not pictured) 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
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Overview

  • The confrontation followed Kansas City’s 30-17 win, beginning when Brian Branch ignored Patrick Mahomes’ handshake and struck JuJu Smith-Schuster, leading to a multi-player scrum at midfield.
  • Smith-Schuster left the field holding a towel to his face, and Reid said there was "pretty good damage" to the receiver’s nose.
  • Branch called his action "childish," apologized, and said he reacted to what he believed were missed illegal blocks during the game.
  • Lions head coach Dan Campbell labeled Branch’s behavior "inexcusable" and apologized to the Chiefs and Smith-Schuster.
  • The NFL has not announced penalties, but a league review is underway and discipline is expected, with Branch’s prior fines noted in several reports.