The Kansas City Chiefs are still waiting — and waiting — to find out how the NFL will handle Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch’s role in Sunday night’s postgame chaos. What started as a handshake gone wrong between Branch and Patrick Mahomes quickly spiraled into an all-out brawl that ended with punches, shoves, and a viral storm of video clips.
Now, several days later, the league still hasn’t announced Branch’s punishment, leaving both teams — and fans — hanging. Reports suggest the NFL is reviewing multiple camera angles to determine who instigated the fight, especially after Detroit reportedly sent in footage showing Chiefs players taunting and even hitting Branch before things boiled over.
For Kansas City, the uncertainty adds another layer of frustration. Head coach Andy Reid and Mahomes have already been peppered with questions about the melee, while Lions coach Dan Campbell publicly condemned Branch’s actions but defended his player’s character.
It’s clear the league wants to get this one right — but every hour that passes without a ruling only stirs more debate. Chiefs fans want swift justice, Lions fans want fairness, and the rest of the NFL world just wants to see what kind of message the league plans to send after one of the wildest endings of the season.
Chiefs Left in Limbo as NFL Delays Brian Branch Punishment Decision
