NFL Reportedly Reviewing Brian Branch-JuJu Fight and Suspension 'Certainly Possible'

The scuffle between Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch and Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster at the end of Kansas City's 30-17 win on Sunday Night Football reportedly could draw disciplinary action from the NFL.

During an appearance on SportsCenter, ESPN's Adam Schefter said the league will "absolutely" review the incident and could levy a suspension for those involved.

"This is exactly the type of situation that the NFL never wants to have. It never wants to have in a standalone game. It never wants it in a standalone game on a Sunday night. And yes, the league will review the incident. And I am told that determinations on discipline will be made," Schefter said. "So, at the very least, there will be fines, certainly possible suspension. And we'll see how this plays out through the course of the week. But I would think that we should get word later today or tomorrow."

As time was winding down on Kansas City's victory, Branch walked toward Smith-Schuster and struck him in the head, igniting a shoving match between the two teams. Smith-Schuster was seen holding a towel over his nose while walking back to the locker room after the altercation.

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After the game, Lions head coach Dan Campbell admonished Branch for his actions and offered an apology to the Chiefs.

"I love Brian Branch, but what he did is inexcusable," Campbell told reporters. "It's not going to be accepted here. It's not what we do, it's not what we're about. I apologize to Coach [Andy] Reid and the Chiefs and Smith-Schuster. That's not okay, that's not what we do here. It's not going to be okay, he knows it, our team knows it."

Branch is no stranger to league discipline. He was fined for giving the crowd the middle finger on his way off the field after being ejected from a game against the Green Bay Packers last season. He also received a fine last year for two separate hits in a game against the Arizona Cardinals.

The Lions will be back in the spotlight in Week 7 with a matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football, but they could be without one of their top defensive players if Branch is suspended for the marquee game.