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Detroit Lions’ starter suspended for starting brawl vs Kansas City Chiefs

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October 13, 2025

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Detroit Lions’ starter suspended for starting brawl vs Kansas City Chiefs

The NFL suspended Lions defensive back Brian Branch for one game without pay for starting a brawl.
Branch, who called his actions “childish,” has been fined four times this season.

The NFL handed Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch a one-game suspension without pay on Monday, Oct. 13, for his actions that initiated a brawl in the Lions’ 30-17 loss at the Kansas City Chiefs a night earlier.

Branch will miss the Lions’ next game, which is their Monday Night Football matchup at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7 on Oct. 20.

At 22 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Branch slapped Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster in the face, after Smith-Schuster said something to Branch and motioned to shake his hand. The brawl was brief and the fight was broken up by the game’s officials and field security.

Branch was contrite about his role in the brawl, but explained why he punched Smith-Schuster.

“I did a real childish thing,” Branch said. “I’m tired of people doing stuff in between plays and refs don’t catch it. They be trying to bully me out there. I shouldn’t have did it, it was childish.”

Lions coach Dan Campbell said during his postgame news conference that Branch’s actions were “inexcusable.”

Branch also apologized to Chiefs coach Andy Reid, who said after the game that Branch did “pretty good damage” to Smith-Schuster’s nose, but didn’t specify.

“You guys saw it,” Reid told the media. “The guy came up and hit JuJu for what looked like no reason.”

This was Branch’s fourth fine this season, and his 14th total in his career, despite being in just his third season out of Alabama. The fine for the Lions-Chiefs brawl will dock him about $76,624.

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Pulse of Politics: SNAP benefits partially funded & Detroit elections

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November 3, 2025

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Pulse of Politics: SNAP benefits partially funded & Detroit elections

The Trump Administration announces Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will be partially funded. Lighthouse CEO Ryan Hertz discusses the concerns that still remain. Plus, Sam Robinson, journalist with Detroit One Million and Pulse of Politics Host Aaron Jordan take a deep dive into the Motor City’s elections.

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Meijer Postgame Comments 11/02/25 | Detroit Red Wings

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November 3, 2025

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Meijer Postgame Comments 11/02/25 | Detroit Red Wings

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Vikings at Lions predictions: Expert picks for NFL Week 9

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November 2, 2025

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Vikings at Lions predictions: Expert picks for NFL Week 9

Are you ready for some football? With the Detroit Lions taking a week off after their thrilling “Monday Night Football” win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7, they’re back and ready to get back to business on Sunday afternoon. The Lions host the NFC North divisional rival Minnesota Vikings for their first matchup of the season. The Vikings come in at 3-4 and aren’t as scary as they’ve been in years past, but that doesn’t mean the Lions can overlook them.

“I know what the talent is, I’ve seen it,” said Lions head coach Dan Campbell on Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy. “They’re going to do what they need to do to help him out and try to reduce the stress. Take as much off his plate, yet allow him to do things he does well. They’re going to find ways. They’re going to try to establish the run, screen game, get it to 18 (Justin Jefferson), get this kid on the move. They’re going to do a hell of a job. They’ll have a good plan ready, and so will we.”

Here’s a look at our Pride of Detroit staff picks for the Lions in Week 9:

Now, it’s your turn to have your voice heard. Share what you think the game score will be in the comment section at the bottom of the page and vote in the poll directly below. Will Detroit keep playing like a top team in the NFL, or could the Vikings catch the Lions resting off their bye week?

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