The Kansas City Chiefs secured a 30-17 win over the Detroit Lions , but the game’s intensity didn’t end with the final whistle. Emotions spilled over when Lions safety Brian Branch hit Chiefs WR Juju Smith-Schuster late in the contest , sparking a brief brawl that drew attention from both sidelines and fans . After the game, Branch addressed the situation and expressed regret for his actions, acknowledging that frustration got the best of him.
Brian Branch explained that his outburst came after repeated physical exchanges during the matchup. “I should’ve never did it,” Branch said, apologizing for the hit that ignited the tension. He admitted that the Chiefs players’ repeated unnecessary contact between plays upset him. According to him, JuJu Smith-Schuster had been pushing and hi