According to the Week 6 discipline report, three Lions players have been fined, while no Chiefs players received any penalty for their involvement in the postgame altercation.
Safety Brian Branch has been suspended for one game following his confrontation with Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, an incident that went viral after cameras caught Branch striking JuJu after the final whistle. Additionally,
linebacker Alex Anzalone was fined $12,172 and defensive lineman Tyler Lacy was fined $5,722 for unnecessary roughness.
What has Lions fans enraged is the league’s decision to let JuJu Smith-Schuster walk away scot-free despite apparent video evidence showing an illegal block from behind earlier in the game. The NFL ruled that JuJu’s hit did
not violate any rule.
Detroit attempted to appeal the disciplinary decisions, but the NFL officially denied all appeals, solidifying Branch’s suspension and the fines for Anzalone and Lacy.
Fans immediately took to social media to express their frustration. One Lions supporter posted,
“Branch gets suspended, Anzalone gets fined, but JuJu gets nothing? This league is a joke.”
Head coach Dan Campbell responded to the decision with a fiery statement that perfectly captured Detroit’s defiant spirit:
“You can fine us, suspend us, or twist the rules — it won’t break us. We’ve been fighting uphill since day one, and we’ll keep biting kneecaps all the way to the Super Bowl.”
The NFL confirmed that all fine money will go to the Professional Athletes Foundation and the NFL Foundation, but that did little to calm Detroit’s anger.
As the Lions prepare for their
Monday night clash against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the message from Campbell’s locker room is clear — they may feel wronged, but they’re not backing down.
This team isn’t crying over penalties. They’re sharpening their teeth for payback.
How to Watch Bears vs Chiefs Preseason Week 3 — TV, Stream, and Radio
The Kansas City Chiefs close out their preseason at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium as they face the Chicago Bears in a pivotal Week 3 matchup. With final roster cuts looming, this game provides one last opportunity for rookies and fringe players to prove their worth, while starters are expected to see limited action.
📺 TV Broadcast
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Kansas City (local): KSHB 41 (NBC), with pregame coverage beginning at 6:30 PM CDT.
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Chicago (local): WFLD-FOX 32 or the Bears Network feed on FOX 32.
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National/Out-of-Market:
No national TV simulcast. Out-of-market fans can stream live on NFL+.
Chiefs broadcast crew: Mitch Holthus (play-by-play), Danan Hughes (analyst), Josh Klingler (sideline).
💻 Streaming Options
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NFL+: $6.99/month or $49.99/year, streams live out-of-market preseason games.
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YouTube TV: $72.99/month with free trial, includes NBC/FOX feeds in-market.
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FuboTV & Hulu + Live TV: Both carry local NBC/FOX affiliates (check zip code).
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International: NFL Game Pass International (via DAZN), approx. $20/month.
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Free Options: NFL app provides radio coverage and highlights, though no full video streams.
🎙️ Radio Coverage
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Kansas City: Chiefs Radio Network on 96.5 The Fan (WDAF-FM), plus Chiefs Mobile App and Audacy.
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Chicago: ESPN 1000 (WMVP-AM) in English, WVIV in Spanish.
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National: SiriusXM NFL Radio (Channel 88) and NFL app (NFL+ subscription required).
Chiefs radio crew: Ari Wolfe (play-by-play), Dan Israel (analyst).
📱 Extras & Highlights
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Download the Chiefs and Bears official apps for live stats, play-by-play, and postgame highlights.
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Full-game replays available on NFL+ 48 hours after kickoff.
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Highlights posted on NFL YouTube, Chiefs.com, Bears.com, and ESPN shortly after the game.
🔥 Why Fans Should Tune In
Preseason finales aren’t about the scoreboard—they’re about survival. Kansas City rookies like Josh Simmons (LT) and Omarr Norman-Lott (DT) will get valuable reps after the Chiefs defense struggled against Seattle’s ground game last week. For Chicago,
Caleb Williams is expected to log a few more series as he continues adjusting to the speed of the NFL. With cutdown day set for August 27, this clash is the final audition before the real season begins.
Kickoff is set for Friday, August 22, 2025, at 7:20 PM CDT (8:20 PM EDT / 5:20 PM PDT) in Kansas City, Missouri. Weather forecasts predict partly cloudy skies with comfortable temperatures around 75°F (24°C). Tickets are still available starting at $20 on Ticketmaster and the official Chiefs website.
