Chiefs-Lions fight: Detroit and Kansas City get into post-game brawl after Week 6

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The and got into a major scuffle following the Week 6 game on Monday night.

The fight started when Lions safety Brian Branch delivered an open-handed punch to Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster when the two teams were meeting on the field following Kansas City's 30-17 win.

Before that, Branch refused to acknowledge Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes for a post-game handshake, but it isn't clear if that's what led to tempers flaring.

Here's a look at the video.

Lions fall to the Chiefs, and a full-on fight breaks out after the game 😳🔥#Chiefs#Lions#NFL#Football#ChiefsKingdom#OnePride#NFLFight#SportsTwitter#NFLDramapic.twitter.com/YmMLDlnCFV

— Aggregate Sports (@AggregateSports) October 13, 2025

Based on this video, it would appear that Smith-Schuster was jawing at Branch as the game concluded and Branch didn't take kindly to that, which led to him throwing the punch at Smith-Schuster.

A fight broke out at the end of the Lions/Chiefs game..

Juju Smith Schuster and Brian Branch seemed to be the ones that started the whole thing.
pic.twitter.com/mrJ2Xt2iwF

— JPA (@jasrifootball) October 13, 2025

Here's a closer shot of Branch hitting Smith-Schuster.

JuJu Smith-Schuster got smacked by Brian Branch after the game was over #Steelers#NFLpic.twitter.com/iZmhZ9y6Ok

— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) October 13, 2025

With Branch initiating the contact, he is definitely going to be facing a fine, which is nothing new for Branch, who has already been hit with multiple monetary punishments this season.

It remains to be seen if Smith-Schuster will get a fine for retaliating, but it's certainly possible.

Branch's frustration was likely just a microcosm of what the Lions were feeling on Sunday night.

The Chiefs completely outclassed the Lions in what was a convincing win for the reigning AFC champions.

Now, the Lions will look to grab a win in Week 7 against the ahead of their Week 8 bye.

The Chiefs will host the next week.

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