SUSPENDED: Lions Safety Brian Branch BANNED for Monday Night | Will he learn his lesson?

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🗓️ 13 October 2025

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

Lions' Brian Branch suspended: Defensive setback or wake-up call? Detroit's loss to Kansas City exposes some weaknesses as the team prepares for Tampa Bay. Matt Dery breaks down Branch's one-game suspension, analyzing its impact on the Lions' secondary and upcoming matchup. The discussion covers Detroit's 30-17 defeat against the Chiefs, highlighting missed opportunities and defensive struggles. PFF grades reveal standout performances and areas for improvement, with rookie Tyleik Williams under the microscope. Unexpected news rocks the NFL as Zadarius Smith announces his retirement. Dery explores the ripple effects and potential implications for Detroit's defensive strategy. Can the Lions bounce back against the Buccaneers without Branch? Tune in for expert analysis on Detroit's path forward in a crucial week.

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0:00.0	No surprise, Brian Branch suspended for Monday night.
0:10.3	You are Locked on Lions, your daily Detroit Lions podcast.
0:15.6	Part of the Locked on Podcast Network, your team every day.
0:22.1	What's good, everybody?
0:23.1	Welcome in a non-victory Monday, a rare non-victory Monday here on the Lockdown
0:27.9	Podcast Network Lockedon Lions, Matt Derry with you on a Monday, October 13th,
0:32.1	into Tuesday, October 14th.
0:34.2	Welcome in.
0:34.7	Thanks for making us your first listen and checking us out wherever
0:37.6	you get your podcast locked on Lions for today. This Monday following the Lions lost to the
0:44.1	Chiefs is brought to you by Mazda. Like our players, we sweat every detail because when you
0:48.9	make every move count, pulling off the unexpected is only the beginning. Stay tuned later for
0:53.6	highlights. And this week's
0:54.7	moving the game forward. Mazda move and be moved. Big news of the day is after the Lions
1:01.8	lost to the Chiefs last night 30 to 17 on Sunday night football, not a surprise. Lion's safety
1:07.6	Brian Branch has indeed been suspended by the NFL for one game for his
1:12.9	shoving to the grill of Juju Smith-Schuster following last night's loss to the Chiefs.
1:19.5	This was premeditated.
1:21.3	This was planned.
1:22.8	Watch the film.
1:24.4	Watch all the different angles of this.
1:26.8	Brian Branch right after the final kneel down was
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