Brian Branch was suspended for inciting a Lions-Chiefs brawl after the game

Brian Branch was suspended for one game for an altercation with JuJu Smith-Schuster after the Chiefs’ lopsided win over the Lions.

the The Lions defensive back took a swing at Smith-Schuster Immediately after the match ended, leading to a brief brawl before order was restored.

“Your aggressive, non-football behavior was completely unprovoked, posed a serious risk of injury, and clearly violated the standards of conduct and sportsmanship expected of NFL players. Your conduct reflected poorly on the NFL and has no place in our game.” NFL Vice President of Football Operations John Runyan wrote To the branch as part of the decision.

Branch will not be paid during the one-match ban, but is eligible to appeal the ban.

Branch told reporters after the bout that the punch came out of frustration over what he felt was an illegal block to the back by Smith-Schuster near the end of the bout.

He described his actions as “childish” and admitted that he “shouldn’t have done it.”

Lions coach Dan Campbell admonished Branch for his actions in his postgame news conference following the loss.

“I love Brian Branch, but what he did is unforgivable and will not be tolerated here,” Campbell said. “This is not what we do. This is not who we are and I apologize to coach (Andy) Reid and the Chiefs and (Smith-Schuster). This is not okay. This is not what we do here and it will not be okay. He knows it, our team knows it, so, this is not what we do.”

The skirmish began when Branch headed toward Smith-Schuster and after the Chiefs wide receiver extended his hand, the Lions player hit him in the helmet.

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Running back Isiah Pacheco tried to push Branch away from the scene, but Smith-Schuster came charging back at him, sparking a larger melee.