Summary
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes led his team to a 30-17 victory over the Detroit Lions, but the game ended with a postgame altercation. Lions player Brian Branch rejected Mahomes' handshake and instigated a fight, which could lead to disciplinary action.
Key Facts
- Patrick Mahomes threw for 257 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 32 yards and one touchdown.
- The Chiefs defeated the Lions with a final score of 30-17.
- After the game, Lions safety Brian Branch refused Mahomes' handshake and started a fight by hitting Chiefs receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster.
- Both teams were involved in the postgame brawl.
- Mahomes commented on the incident saying they play the game between whistles, meaning during the official gameplay, not in altercations.
- Lions head coach Dan Campbell described Branch's actions as "inexcusable."
- Brian Branch may face disciplinary action from the league due to the incident.
