Following the Kansas City Chiefs’ hard-fought victory over the Detroit Lions, a postgame scuffle between players erupted Sunday night.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes approached Lions defensive back Brian Branch for a customary handshake. Branch dismissed Mahomes’ gesture, and wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster seemed to take issue with the snub.
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Smith-Schuster and Branch exchanged words, after which the defensive back shoved the wide receiver’s helmet. Smith-Schuster went down on one knee, and running back Isiah Pacheco attempted to restrain the Lions player. Smith-Schuster retaliated, attempting to tackle Branch.
Despite Pacheco’s attempts to hold him back, Branch managed to remove Smith-Schuster’s helmet. Players from both sides intervened, attempting to separate the two. Another punch was thrown before the altercation concluded.
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After the skirmish calmed down, the players exchanged final farewells and returned to their respective locker rooms.
The NFL is expected to hand down disciplinary measures in response to the incident.
Kansas City secured the win with a score of 30-17, rebounding from a previous loss on Monday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Chiefs now hold a record of 3-3.
The Lions’ streak of scoring 30 or more points ended, stopping at four straight games. The Lions’ record now stands at 4-2.
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