Overview

• Video shows Branch brushing off Patrick Mahomes’ handshake, then delivering an open-handed hit to Smith-Schuster as players left the field at Arrowhead.
• Multiple players converged in the ensuing scrum, including Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco and cornerback Trent McDuffie, before staff separated the groups.
• Andy Reid said there was “pretty good damage” to Smith-Schuster’s nose, and the receiver was seen leaving with a towel pressed to his face.
• Lions coach Dan Campbell called the act inexcusable and apologized to the Chiefs, while Branch apologized and labeled his behavior “childish”; Smith-Schuster said he would move on.
• No punishment has been announced, though coverage cites Branch’s extensive fine history and past cases where the league issued fines or suspensions for postgame strikes.