Brian Branch has been handed a one-game suspension for his altercation with JuJu Smith-Schuster following the Chiefs’ lopsided win over the Lions.

The Lions defensive back swung at Smith-Schuster just after the game had ended, leading to a brief brawl before order was restored.

“Your aggressive, non-football act was entirely unwarranted, posed a serious risk of injury, and clearly violated the standards of conduct and sportsmanship expected of NFL players. Your conduct reflected poorly on the NFL and has no place in our game,” NFL Vice President of Football Operations Jon Runyan wrote to Branch as part of the decision. 3

Branch will not be paid during the one-game ban, but he is eligible to appeal the punishment.

Branch told reporters after the game that the punch was borne o

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