Chiefs Defeat Lions 30-17, Game Ends in Fistfight
Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to a 30-17 victory over the Detroit Lions, throwing for 257 yards and three touchdowns, and scrambling for another score.
The game ended with a fistfight among players after Mahomes tried to give Brian Branch a high-five, but the Lions safety walked by him. Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster took offense and exchanged words with Branch, who threw a punch, sparking a brief melee.
- Marquise Brown had two touchdown receptions for the Chiefs.
- Xavier Worthy had another touchdown reception.
- The Chiefs played a near-flawless game with no penalties and no turnovers.
It took players and coaches from both teams to break up the skirmish and clear the field.
The win snapped Detroit's four-game winning streak and held the NFL's highest-scoring offense in check.
Author's summary: Chiefs win 30-17 over Lions in a game marred by a fistfight.