'I’m Tired of People Doing Stuff': Lions Player in Postgame Fight Claims Chiefs Were Bullying Him
Following the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory over the Detroit Lions, emotions ran high, culminating in a postgame altercation that left players and fans buzzing. Lions rookie safety Brian Branch found himself at the center of a confrontation, claiming he felt bullied on the field by the Chiefs, particularly in the moments leading up to the scuffle.
Branch’s frustration stemmed from a series of plays during the game that he believed were unfair. He accused the Chiefs of targeting him with illegal hits, which went uncalled by the referees. This perceived lack of protection contributed to a boiling point that erupted after the final whistle, as tensions escalated into a physical confrontation involving Branch and Chiefs receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster.
The conflict began when Branch dismissed a handshake attempt from star quarterback Patrick Mahomes. This snub quickly turned contentious when Smith-Schuster intervened, leading to Branch slapping him, which ignited a chaotic scene on the field. Players from both teams were drawn into the fray as officials rushed to separate them, reflecting the heated atmosphere that had been building throughout the game.
Branch later expressed regret over his actions but maintained that the Chiefs’ aggressive tactics had provoked him. He emphasized that the lack of penalties for illegal hits contributed to his feelings of frustration, asserting that players should feel safe during games. His comments highlighted the ongoing conversation about player safety and officiating consistency in the NFL.
Detroit Lions’ Brian Branch Says Kansas City Chiefs Were Bullying Him on the Field
Branch faced the media after the game and said certain Chiefs players were bullying him on the field. This can be seen in a pair of posts by Eric Woodyard and Crunch Time Sports on X.
Meanwhile, Smith-Schuster took a more measured approach in his postgame remarks, indicating that he had expected a more cordial exchange. He downplayed the incident, signaling a willingness to move past the altercation and focus on the team’s objectives moving forward.
As the dust settles from the confrontation, both teams are left to reflect on the intensity of the game. With the NFL season in full swing, players and coaches alike will be watching closely to see how such incidents are handled and what implications they may have for future matchups.
Xavier Worthy Hints at Explosive Chiefs Offense Ahead of Raiders Clash
After the news of Rashee Rice’s activation to the 53-man roster, it’s official, Week 7 will mark the first regular season NFL game where the Kansas City Chiefs have all three of their top wide receivers on the field together since Xavier Worthy and Hollywood Brown joined KC.
Clearly, Worthy is excited about that because he dropped an X message for the rest of the league on October 14.
“1+4=5 🥷,” Worthy posted on Tuesday of Week 7. Seemingly referencing the jersey numbers of himself (#1), Rice (#4), and Brown (#5), along with a ninja emoji to represent stealth.
Perhaps, this Chiefs WR corps feels like they’re being slept on heading into Week 7, but that’s a foolish notion if opposing defenses actually are.
Now healthy, Brown has averaged 50.3 yards per game with quarterback Patrick Mahomes in 2025, his best YPG average since 2022. Remember, Brown missed most of the 2024 campaign with a shoulder injury.
It was Worthy’s turn to pick up a shoulder injury this season, but the former first-round pick has started the past three games and done well. His top performance was a 5-for-83 outing against the Baltimore Ravens.
Rice has not taken the field — outside of OTAs, training camp and the preseason — since September of 2024. The combined year-plus hiatus stemmed from the perfect storm of knee surgery and a six-game suspension.
It’s easy to forget that Rice was averaging 96.0 yards per game over the first three weeks of 2024, and that was without Brown suiting up beside him. He was injured in Week 4 before registering a catch.
In Week 7 versus the division rival Las Vegas Raiders, the Chiefs will line up Rice, Worthy, Brown and superstar tight end Travis Kelce, not to mention several other lesser playmakers. It’s going to be fun to see how Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid utilize everyone all at once.
Chiefs Have New Mantra on Offense, & Rashee Rice & Xavier Worthy Are Both on Board
Brown talked about the Chiefs’ new mantra after the Week 6 victory over the Detroit Lions: “Everybody’s gotta eat.”
It’s no coincidence that Rice cryptically posted the same catch phrase on social media on October 8.
The Chiefs have adopted this mentality, and it shows how unselfish this group is. Whether it’s Kelce, Rice, Worthy, Brown, Tyquan Thornton, JuJu Smith-Schuster, or the running back crew, it’s becoming more and more difficult for opposing defenses to guard everyone.
Based on that, in theory, everybody will “eat” at some point, and Mahomes should benefit most of all.
The two-time NFL MVP is great at spreading the football around, and he should be able to do that now more than ever. It all begins in Week 7.
Jason Brownlee Clears Waivers After Being Cut, Free to Re-Sign With Chiefs Practice Squad If He Chooses
In other news, recent Chiefs wide receiver cut Jason Brownlee cleared waivers on October 14, per KSHB 41 beat reporter Nick Jacobs. He was waived the day before, on October 13, as Rice took his place on the active roster.
Brownlee is now free to sign anywhere he wants. He could rejoin the Chiefs’ practice squad in short order, or if he feels there is a better opportunity elsewhere, he could elect to skip town for another offer.
Jacobs did not announce that Brownlee is re-signing in KC, so there’s a chance Brownlee is weighing his options.
On October 14, after clearing waivers, the 26-year-old wideout expressed the following message on X: “My story gone end legendary ‼️💫 #🧱x🧱.”
