DETROIT (FOX 2) - The Detroit Lions' Brian Branch has been suspended for unsportsmanlike conduct after their game against the Kansas City Chiefs, announced the NFL on Monday.

The backstory:

After a 30-17 loss to the Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes tried to give a high-five to Branch as they met. The defensive back walked right past him, leading to Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster walking up to Branch and having a few words with him.

Branch then responded by punching Smith-Schuster to the ground.

The veteran wide receiver leaped to his feet and went after Branch, who played through an ankle injury that had kept him out of practice most of the week.

Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco tried to get between them, but Branch succeeded in ripping Smith-Schuster’s helmet off as dozens of pla

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