Summary
During a football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Detroit Lions, Lions player Brian Branch was involved in an altercation with Chiefs receiver Juju Smith-Schuster. Branch struck Smith-Schuster, leading to questions about whether the NFL might suspend him due to his history of previous fines.
Key Facts
- The game ended with the Kansas City Chiefs winning 30-17 over the Detroit Lions.
- After the game, Lions player Brian Branch did not shake hands with Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
- Branch struck Chiefs receiver Juju Smith-Schuster in the head, knocking him down.
- The altercation led to a brief on-field fight involving players from both teams.
- Branch has previously been fined multiple times for various offenses in the past two seasons.
- The NFL typically fines players for striking others, but Branch might face suspension due to his past behavior.
- Former player Robert Griffin III suggested Branch should be suspended for his actions.
- Mahomes commented on the situation, emphasizing sportsmanship during the game.
