Tempers flared after the Detroit Lions ’ Week 6 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. Lions safety Brian Branch got into a scuffle with Chiefs wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster as time expired following Kansas City’s victory formation kneel down. Branch was suspended by the league for starting the brawl. Expand Tweet

The third-year pro decided to appeal the punishment. However, his one-game unsportsmanlike conduct suspension was upheld, per Tom Pelissero. Former Green Bay Packers wideout and current NFL hearing officer Jordy Nelson made the final decision on the appeal.

The Lions had won four straight games before losing to the Chiefs in prime time. Detroit’s banged up secondary couldn’t contain Kansas City’s passing game. Patrick Mahomes threw three touchdowns, c

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