BRIAN BRANCH NEWS

NFL suspends Lions' Brian Branch one game for role in fight following loss to Chiefs DETROIT - The NFL has suspended Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch for one game without pay for the r...

OCTOBER 14 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Set to appeal suspension Branch is expected to appeal his one-game suspension, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Branch was suspended for one game after his altercation with multiple players on the Chiefs following Sunday night's 30-17 loss to Kansas City. The safety is set to miss the team's Week 7 matchup with the Buccaneers as a result, unless his appeal is successful and he is granted eligibility to play.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

NFL: Detroit Lions' Brian Branch banned for one game without pay after punching Kansas City Chiefs' JuJu Smith-Schuster Brian Branch punched Kansas City Chiefs JuJu Smith-Schuster and left him with a bloody nose during the Detroit Lions defeat on Sunday; Branc...

OCTOBER 13 • SKY.COM

NFL Reveals Punishment for Lions S Brian Branch The NFL revealed its punishment for Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch after his actions at the end of Sunday night's game.

OCTOBER 13 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Lions safety Brian Branch gets 1-game suspension for punching Chiefs' JuJu Smith-Schuster

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

OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

Brian Branch: NFL Makes Disciplinary Decision for Lions' DB After Brawl vs. Chiefs Branch slapped JuJu Smith-Schuster across the helmet on Sunday night, igniting a postgame fight.

OCTOBER 13 • SI.COM

Lions DB Brian Branch Suspended 1 Game For Hitting Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster

The Lions will be without defensive back Brian Branch against the Buccaneers in Week 7 as he's been suspended for hitting Chiefs wide receiv...

OCTOBER 13 • FOX SPORTS

Suspended one game The NFL announced Monday that Branch has been suspended one game following his altercation after Sunday night's loss to the Chiefs, which rules him out for Week 7 against the Bucca...

Impact The Lions have a bye Week 8, meaning Branch will next be eligible to play Week 9 against the Vikings on Sunday, Oct. 2. He played 100 percent of defensive snaps versus Kansas City despite being listed as 'questionable' contest due to an ankle injury, recording a season-high seven total tackles (four solo). As a result of Branch's suspension, Thomas Harper and Erick Hallett will be candidates to handle increased snaps at safety alongside starter Kerby Joseph versus Tampa Bay.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Chiefs WR's Iverson-like stepover, block led to Brian Branch brawl, ex-NFL player says The former NFL player pointed to a specific play that may have led to Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch going after a Kansas City Chiefs pla...

OCTOBER 13 • NJ.COM

Lions' Brian Branch punishment from NFL revealed with 2 options from ESPN's Adam Schefter | Sporting News This probably won't work out too well.

OCTOBER 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lions' Brian Branch faces possible suspension for hitting Chiefs' JuJu Smith-Schuster after game Brian Branch of the Detroit Lions smacked Kansas City Chiefs receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster hard across the facemask after their game Sunday....

OCTOBER 13 • LATIMES.COM

Brian Branch, JuJu Smith-Schuster give inside story on how Lions, Chiefs sparked skirmish KANSAS CITY, Mo. – It was over… and then it wasn’t. Brian Branch threw a strike at JuJu Smith-Schuster that sparked a melee at the end of th...

OCTOBER 13 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Lions S Brian Branch bracing for 11th fine in two seasons Brian Branch expects to be even lighter in the pocketbook this week and the Lions safety is bracing for the NFL to hand down a possible susp...

OCTOBER 13 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Chiefs' JuJu Smith-Schuster left with bloody nose from strike by Lions' Brian Branch after SNF The Detroit Lions fell short in obtaining the result they desired on Sunday Night Football after falling 30-17 against the Kansas City Chief...

OCTOBER 13 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Brian Branch Suspension Already Being Teased After Less Than 24 Hours The Detroit Lions are preparing for a possible suspension for safety Brian Branch. This is after NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that the...

OCTOBER 13 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Deadspin | Lions S Brian Branch bracing for 11th fine in two seasons Deadspin | Lions S Brian Branch bracing for 11th fine in two seasons

OCTOBER 13 • DEADSPIN.COM

Lions Game vs. Chiefs Ends With Brian Branch Starting a Fight The Sunday Night Football game between the Lions and Chiefs ended with a bang.

OCTOBER 13 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Fistfight erupts at finish of Chiefs' 30-17 victory over Lions Lions safety Brian Branch delivered a right hook to Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster as the teams were coming together at midfield

OCTOBER 13 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Lions in danger of losing Brian Branch to suspension for igniting brawl with Chiefs | Sporting News NFL insider Ian Rapoport revealed that a suspension is on the table for Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch after he struck Kansas City Chiefs...

OCTOBER 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Why a Frustrated Brian Branch Went After JuJu Smith-Schuster Following Lions' Loss Lions safety smacked Juju Smith-Schuster after their loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.

OCTOBER 13 • SI.COM

JuJu Smith-Schuster, Nose Bleeding From Scuffle, Had Classy Message for Brian Branch Brian Branch and JuJu Smith-Schuster got into a kerfuffle that turned into a brawl following the Chiefs' 30-19 victory over the Lions on Sun...

OCTOBER 13 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Lions HC Dan Campbell Sends Harsh Message to Brian Branch After Chiefs Fight The Detroit Lions lost a physical game to the Kansas City Chiefs.Brian Branch lost his cool at the end of the game and started a fight with...

OCTOBER 13 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Brian Branch explains reason behind punch on JuJu Smith-Schuster that led to Lions-Chiefs fight | Sporting News Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch explained what led to him delivering an open-handed punch to Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-S...

OCTOBER 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM