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12 minutes of Lions tears coming after ATL-BUF

The longest run in the NFL this season: 81 yards by Bijan Robinson, eclipsing David Montgomery’s 72-yarder, which was also on MNF.

Lions announcers had zero to say about the questionable Kelce catch in the third quarter. Ergo I assume this play was completely legal and all future discussions about it are null.

Release from the NFL on #Lions DB Brian Branch being suspended one game for unsportsmanlike conduct after last night’s loss to the #Chiefs.

Brian Branch has been suspended for one game by the NFL for his postgame scuffle with JuJu Smith-Schuster

Under the CBA, Brian Branch may appeal the suspension. Any appeal will be heard and decided upon by either Derrick Brooks, Ramon Foster, or Jordy Nelson, the hearing officers jointly appointed and compensated by the NFL and NFLPA to decide appeals of on-field player discipline.

𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Lions S Brian Branch has been suspended one game by the NFL for punching Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster in the face. Much deserved 👏

Lions’ Brian Branch suspended 1 game. Part of the letter from the NFL: “Your aggressive, non-football act was entirely unwarranted, posed a serious risk of injury, and clearly violated the standards of conduct and sportsmanship expected of NFL players.“

The NFL is suspending #Lions DB Brian Branch one game for his slap of JuJu Smith-Schuster after Sunday night’s loss in Kansas City.

Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch has been suspended without pay for one game for unsportsmanlike conduct following Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

#Lions S Brian Branch, who popped #Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster in the face after the loss to KC, was suspended one game by the NFL. Detroit plays the #Bucs on MNF.

The NFL is suspending #Lions DB Brian Branch one game without pay for his altercation with JuJu Smith-Schuster after Sunday night’s loss in Kansas City.

See you Monday @fordfield

Wow: Brian Branch absolutely WRECKED JuJu Smith-Schuster. Expect a massive fine or even a suspension...😳

Terrion Arnold didn't want the smoke no mo but the internet is forever!

Bucs HC Todd Bowles told reporters that RB Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) and Chris Godwin (fibula) are “not in play” for next Monday night’s game against the Detroit Lions.

Lions PFF grades vs. KC, minimum 10 snaps: Top offense: LaPorta, Mahogany, Jamo Bottom offense: St. Brown, TeSlaa, Wright Top defense: Harper, Lopez, Robertson Bottom defense: Campbell, O'Connor, Campbell

Here is the pool report from reporter Matt Derrick, who spoke with referee Craig Wrolstad on Jared Goff's TD/penalty: Question: Can you walk me through the play itself and what Jared Goff did to draw the penalty (first quarter illegal motion foul that negated a touchdown)? Craig Wrolstad: “There were a lot of moving parts on that play. We had a quarterback go up to the line of scrimmage. He paused momentarily in the quarterback position, didn’t get under center, but he walked up and stopped like he was the quarterback. Then, he went in motion, and they threw the ball to him for a touchdown.  If the quarterback assumes the quarterback position and then goes in motion, he has to then stop for a second before they snap the ball.  Because he gets out of the view of some of the officials, we had to piece it together as a crew as to whether he stopped initially and then whether he stopped when he went in motion. It was determined after a lengthy discussion that he stopped at the quarterback position and then went in motion. But when he does that, he has to stop when he goes in motion. Question: So, if he had come to a complete stop after going in motion, it would have been a legal play? Wrolstad: “That’s correct.” Question: My understanding is that there was a minute and 14 seconds from the time the play ended until when you dropped the flag for the penalty. Can you walk me through what the discussion process was between you and the crew in making that decision? Wrolstad: “It’s my job to see if the quarterback stopped initially.  The down judge watches the player in motion, and we had to communicate between him, my umpire, and my line judge whether or not he initially stopped at the quarterback position and then whether he stopped after he went in motion out of my view toward the left-hand side of the field.  There was a little bit of confusion in our discussion whether he had stopped initially or whether he had stopped at the end and what we were talking about. That’s why the flag came in so late. Question: What kind of help or assistance, if any, did you have from the replay assistant in Kansas City or from New York? Wrolstad: We did not have any assistance from Kansas City or New York. Question: So that was just a discussion amongst the crew itself? Wrolstad: “That’s right.” Question: Would the ruling on the play have been different if Jared Goff had been in a shotgun formation? Wrolstad: “Yes. If he doesn’t assume a t-quarterback position, then he would not have had to stop.  He would have had to stop originally in the shotgun formation for a second. Everybody would have had to be set for a second. But then if he goes in motion, he would not have to stop. This only applies to a quarterback who has assumed a position as a t-quarterback.

The skirmish between Lions safety Brian Branch and Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster after last night’s game will be reviewed and, in the words of an NFL official, “determinations on discipline made from there.” 📸: Ed Zurga, AP

This was the explanation post-game from Brian Branch.

The NFL will be reviewing the actions of #Lions DB Brian Branch following the game last night, with likely a fine or worse awaiting him. This was it 👇👇👇

Jared Goff had a WILD receiving touchdown, but the QB wasn't set to it didn't count!

Thanks to Sam Laporta and Jameson Williams for putting up the most satisfying receiving stat line last night

Mahomes reminded Dan Campbell who the King of the Jungle is.

Lions lose to the Chiefs who lost to the Jaguars who lost to the Bengals who lost to the Packers who lost to the Browns…therefore the Browns are the best team in football. I don’t make the rules.