On a running play, Smith-Schuster waited until Branch was parallel with him before knocking him to the ground. Smith-Schuster then stepped over Branch. The two appeared to exchange words after the play, though the situation did not escalate on that play.

Last Sunday's post-game brouhaha was sparked by Lions safety Brian Branch hitting Chiefs receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster in the facemask.

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin defended Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch for his fight with Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster.

Cameras showed Smith-Schuster bleeding as he made his way to the Chiefs’ locker room. After the game, Branch stated that his cheap shot on Smith-Schuster stemmed from unhappiness over a hit he took from the veteran wide receiver on a blocking play, believing there should have been a flag:

The NFL has suspended Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch for one game without pay for unsportsmanlike conduct following a loss at Kansas City.

Why would the Colts linebacker say one player slapping another during postgame handshakes is 'doing the work of the Lord'?

Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch says JuJu Smith-Schuster hitting him in the back is what caused him to attack him after the game.

The Detroit Lions fell short in obtaining the result they desired on Sunday Night Football after falling 30-17 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Lions safety Brian Branch however didn’t fall short in his post game altercation with Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster,

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster was slapped by Lions safety Brian Branch and now Colts LB Zaire Franklin has chimed in on the situation.

NFL Films highlighted Brian Branch's 'long day' on its show 'Turning Point' with a since-deleted post on social media.