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.

The Detroit Lions' secondary has once again been decimated by a rash of injuries this season heading into Monday night's big game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Detroit lost at home to Baker Mayfield and the Bucs last season and are searching for a better performance with their John Morton led offense rounding into form at the right time.

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

Brian Branch will return from his 1-game suspension after next week's bye for the Detroit Lions' game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Through the league's X account, a narrated video was released detailing the plays may have led to the Lions safety's postgame altercation.

Campbell's Lions took exception to an NFL Films video that was critical of Branch's performance during Detroit's Week 6 loss to the Chiefs.

Allen Park — Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard is missing his Pro Bowl safety, Brian Branch. Branch is absent from the building this week while serving a one-game suspension for starting an altercation after Detroit's 30-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs last weekend.