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When the Field Explodes: Zaire Franklin Blasts JuJu Smith-Schuster After Heated Postgame Brawl

Arrowhead Stadium witnessed one of the wildest postgame scenes of the season. After the final whistle, Lions safety Brian Branch slapped Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster during what was supposed to be a handshake — sparking a brief but chaotic sideline brawl. The viral clip, with over 2 million views on X, even showed Patrick Mahomes trying to step in.

But the real explosion came later. Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin went off on the Club 520 Podcast, saying:

“First of all, JuJu needed his ass whooped… He’s an ass****.”

Franklin accused JuJu of “sneak dissing” Branch throughout the game and praised Branch for “doing the Lord’s work.” Within 24 hours, the episode surpassed 100K views, becoming the talk of the NFL.

Fans quickly divided. Chiefs supporters blasted the Lions for being “classless,” while Colts fans hailed Franklin as “speaking the truth.” The hashtag #BranchFight trended with over 100K mentions, fueling one of the most viral debates of the week.

Known for his no-filter takes — from roasting Najee Harris to sparring with Pat McAfee — Franklin once again lit up social media, saying Branch was simply “tired of being bullied between plays.”

As Week 7 approaches, the NFL’s trash talk era is in full swing. One slap, one rant, and the league’s drama machine keeps turning. For fans, though, this is pure entertainment — the fire that keeps football alive.


What’s your take — was Branch out of line, or was Franklin right to back him up? Drop your thoughts below and show your true football spirit. [SHOP NOW]

The NFL Officially Fines the Chiefs for Violating Concussion Protocol, Leading to a Situation Where a Wide Receiver’s Career Could Be in Jeopardy
BREAKING: The Kansas City Chiefs have just been HIT with massive fines by the NFL after deliberately ignoring mandatory concussion protocol on star wide receiver Rashee Rice, and the consequences could end his career before age 25. It all went down in Week 14 against the Houston Texans. Late in the third quarter, Texans safety Jalen Pitre delivered a brutal (but legal) hit that sent Rashee Rice crashing to the turf. His body went limp, arms showed the classic “fencing posture” response linked to head trauma, and he immediately grabbed his helmet in pain. Any normal team would have rushed him straight to the blue medical tent. The Chiefs? They did NOTHING. No sideline evaluation. No concussion protocol activated. No explanation. Now the league has spoken: Kansas City has been found GUILTY of violating player safety rules and has been slapped with heavy fines just days after Mike Florio (Pro Football Talk) first exposed the incident. Sources say the penalties could climb into the hundreds of thousands, with potential loss of draft picks still on the table. Worse yet – independent neurologists are now warning that if Rice suffered an undetected concussion and was allowed back on the field, the long-term brain damage could be irreversible. We’re talking CTE risk, memory loss, and a very real chance his NFL career is already over at just 24 years old. This isn’t the league’s first rodeo: The New York Giants were fined $200K + Brian Daboll $100K just for peeking into the tent and yelling at doctors The Chiefs’ violation is being called “far more egregious” Rashee Rice has gone silent on social media and is reportedly undergoing extensive follow-up testing. Insider reports claim there’s a growing chance he misses the rest of the 2025 season – or worse. With Kansas City clinging to an 11% playoff chance and now drowning in this player-safety scandal, the reigning champs have officially become the NFL’s biggest villain of 2025. Was protecting a win that night worth potentially destroying a young star’s future? Drop your take below – no holding back.