Lions vs Chiefs game ends in brawl

Question

After an anticipated game between the KC Chiefs and Detroit Lions, a brawl broke out after the Lions loss. After the game, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes made an attempt to shake Lions Safety, Brian Branch, hand. However, Branch ignores the shake in bad sportsmanship. Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster made the same attempt, however, Branches reaction was a direct hit to JuJus helmet, leading to a brawl between both teams. The reason for the hit was due to an earlier block made on Branch by JuJu, which Branch said he did not appreciate since the block was illegal and a call was not made. However, Branch agrees that his action was unacceptable.

Answer 1

This claim is true after the conclusion of an NFL game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Detroit Lions. A scuffle occurred between Lions safety Brian Branch and Chiefs receiver Juju Smith-Schuster. These events occurred on multiple live television networks and were shared countless times on social media. The event was also reported on by many sports journalism publications like ESPN, NBC Sports, and many others.

The fight reportedly was sparked earlier in the game over an illegal block by Chiefs receiver Juju Smith-Schuster, which was not called at the time. The conflict was further escalated after Lions safety Brian Branche refused to shake Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' hand after the game. This offended Chiefs wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster, who had a few words with Branch at the center of the field. Branche then responded by striking Smith-Schuster in the face mask, which knocked him to the ground. dozens of players from both teams then surrounded the two to defend their teammates. This is confirmed in this ESPN article https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46578247/lions-branch-punches-chiefs-smith-schuster-setting-scrum . Branch called his actions "childish" and was later suspended for one game following the post-game brawl.