JuJu Smith-Schuster's Nose Gets Bloody Real Fast After Being Hit By Brian Branch

If you assumed that the postgame between the Lions and Chiefs was merely about camaraderie and jersey exchanges, prepare for a surprise. JuJu Smith-Schuster exited the field nursing a bloody nose. Following the Chiefs' victory with a score of 30–17, Brian Branch seemingly dismissed the notion of a handshake with a fierce strike to JuJu's face instead. Patrick Mahomes had just extended his hand to Branch, which the safety disregarded, opting to tap him on the shoulder as he passed by. Upon JuJu extending his hand, Branch abruptly shoved him, causing JuJu to fall to one knee. In response, Smith-Schuster attempted to confront Branch, while Mahomes intervened to separate them, resulting in a chaotic pile-up. A subsequent video shows Smith-Schuster making his way to the Chiefs’ locker room with a towel pressed to his nose, prompting speculation on social media regarding a potential fracture. The NFL is likely to impose strict repercussions on Branch for his actions.