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After a sluggish start to the season, the Kansas City Chiefs just beat the best offensive team this season, the Detroit Lions, 30-17. But the biggest highlight was from the sidelines when the Lions’ Brian Branch appeared to slap the Chiefs’ WR JuJu Smith-Schuster in the face after the game was just over. While there was no penalty as the incident happened after the game was over, can we expect that the NFL might step in to fine Branch? According to the league’s rules, Branch’s action will come under the category of “Striking/kicking” with a fine of $12,172. But only time will tell if the NFL is involved in this. However, Cris Collinsworth believes, “The league’s gonna take action on that one against (Brian) Branch.” 

<p>After a sluggish start to the season, the Kansas City Chiefs just beat the best offensive team this season, the Detroit Lions, 30-17. But the biggest highlight was from the sidelines when the Lions&#8217; Brian Branch appeared to slap the Chiefs&#8217; WR JuJu Smith-Schuster in the face after the game was just over. While there [&hellip;]</p>


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Samridhi Ghai is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports who specializes in detailed coverage of injury reports, NFL drafts, and player developments. With a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, she focuses on athlete-first narratives that highlight the challenges and resilience of players in the league. At EssentiallySports, Samridhi provides in-depth analysis of draft prospects, injury updates, and the impact these factors have on team performance and fan engagement. Her expertise lies in delivering timely and accurate NFL content that goes beyond the surface, offering readers a comprehensive view of the dynamic and evolving aspects of the sport. Samridhi’s strong background in media relations, public relations, and copywriting enables her to craft engaging stories that connect deeply with football fans. Outside of her writing, she enjoys music, photography, and exploring new creative projects.