Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes reacts to fight

Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes had no time for the nonsense that took place following their win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday night.

Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch snubbed Mahomes’ handshake after the game to spark an altercation with Chiefs receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster. He eventually shoved Smith-Schuster in the face, sparking a melee moments before both teams headed to the locker room.

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NBC’s Melissa Stark asked Mahomes what happened during the fight.

“I mean, we play the game between the whistles,” Mahomes said. “They can do all the extracurricular activities they want, but we play the game between the whistles.”

It was as intense as anyone has seen Mahomes after a regular season win. The smiles faded as Mahomes’ eyes beamed forward.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) attempts to break up a fight between teammate JuJu Smith-Schuster and Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch following an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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In the postgame press conference, Mahomes just wanted to move on.

“At this point, it kind of is what it is. You just have to move on. We won the football game (and) I think we did a great job and played well, but now we’re on the Raiders,” he said.

Branch will likely be fined for his role in the altercation, with a possible suspension as well.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Hollywood Brown (5) is congratulated by quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) after scoring during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

The Chiefs won the game 30-17 and improved to 3-3 on the season.