Summary
A conflict occurred between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Detroit Lions after a game when Brian Branch of the Lions struck JuJu Smith-Schuster of the Chiefs. The conflict began with a hit made by Smith-Schuster that Branch found upsetting. Both players have commented on the incident, acknowledging their actions.
Key Facts
- Brian Branch, a safety from the Detroit Lions, hit JuJu Smith-Schuster, a wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, after a game ended.
- Branch's action started a skirmish between both NFL teams.
- The conflict was linked to a hit by Smith-Schuster earlier in the game.
- The hit by Smith-Schuster was described as a blindside block but was not penalized by the officials during the game.
- Smith-Schuster admitted the block happened and downplayed any wrongdoing, saying he was just doing his job.
- Video footage shared later gave more context to the incident and the post-game confrontation.
- Brian Branch acknowledged that his reaction was wrong and described it as childish behavior.
