Oct 12, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch (32) and Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster (9) get into a fight (Photo via Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images)
JuJu Smith-Schuster was worse for wear after an altercation with Brian Branch, which followed the Kansas City Chiefs’ win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday night.

The Chiefs got the better of the NFC North side, but Smith-Schuster will likely rue what happened in the immediate aftermath, as his face was bl00died by a hard shove from Branch, who is now likely facing a fine from the NFL.

Branch was already upset after being taunted by Patrick Mahomes and body checked with a blindside hit from Smith-Schuster during the loss, so he was in no mood to shake hands after his team suffered a 30-17 reverse.

Mahomes extended a hand after the final whistle, which he rejected, then Smith-Schuster appeared to say something before sticking out a hand himself. He was promptly hit in the face, with the strike jarring his helmet and forcing him to one knee before he hopped up and attempted to retaliate.

JuJu Smith-Schuster Was Bleeding Profusely After Getting Hit In The Face

JuJu Smith-Schuster (Photos via X)
The exchange sparked an on-field melee that produced some insane fight photos, including some showing just how badly the wide receiver had been hurt.

Smith Schuster was seen holding a towel to his nose while walking to the locker room on Sunday night, and snaps have since surfaced showing bl00d running from his nose after the fact.

You could see one of the viral ones from Twitter/X right below:

It didn’t appear that there was much sympathy for him, given his reputation as a troll, while some fans suggested he should have kept his nose out of his teammate’s business, given that it did not appear that there was any chance of Branch trying to fight Mahomes after the snub.

“That tiktok dude can’t show his face in the locker room again,” someone commented.

The Lions defensive back would later explain what triggered his actions, but he did admit that they were childish and should not have happened.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.