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Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 13

Grades: Lions Can't Come Up With Big Stop in Loss to Chiefs

The Detroit Lions were unable to go into Arrowhead Stadium and steal another statement win. In a competitive battle that was closer than the final score indicated, the Lions couldn't get off the field defensively in key situations or find the big play offensively in a 30-17 loss.

Terrion Arnold News / Side Lion Report / October 13

Terrion Arnold silenced doubters without taking a snap in loss to Chiefs

Terrion Arnold is not expected to be out for the entire season, as previously feared by the Detroit Lions. The second year cornerback is now looking down a few weeks of recovery after suffering yet another scary shoulder injury, his second of the season.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 13

Lions most to blame for humbling loss to Chiefs on Sunday Night Football

The Detroit Lions entered Week 6 having rattled off four consecutive wins following an opening-day loss to the Green Bay Packers. They walked into Arrowhead Stadium with a target on their backs, though.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

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NFL News / Field Level Media / October 13

Lions S Brian Branch, Chiefs WR JuJu Smith-Schuster scuffle after game

Detroit safety Brian Branch struck Kansas City wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster with an open-handed blow to the face, setting off a scrum after the end of the host Chiefs' 30-17 victory on Sunday night.

Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 13

Lions’ Amon-Ra St. Brown passes Justin Jefferson on all-time NFL list

The Detroit Lions’ win streak came to an end on Sunday, as they saw their four-game undefeated run get snapped in a 30-17 loss on the road at the hands of the reigning AFC champions Kansas City Chiefs.

Detroit Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / October 13

Dan Campbell condemns Brian Branch for his cheap shot against Chiefs

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell had zero tolerance toward Brian Branch’s violent act in Sunday night’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Branch hit Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster with an open palm strike as the clock neared zero during Detroit’s 30-17 loss at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.

NFL News / Detroit Lions on SI / October 13

Studs and Duds: St. Brown Falters as Chiefs Run Away With Win

On Sunday Night Football, the Detroit Lions returned to Arrowhead Stadium for the first time since the opening night of the 2023 season. Last time Detroit faced Kansas City, the Lions were the scrappy upstarts looking to see the playoffs for the first time under Dan Campbell.

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Cris Collinsworth News / Athlon Sports / October 12

Cris Collinsworth Predicts Star Player Will Face NFL Punishment After Lions-Chiefs Postgame Brawl

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Detroit Lions 30-17 on "Sunday Night Football." A postgame fight broke out between the teams after an altercation between Lions defensive back Brian Branch and Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / October 13

Lions’ Brian Branch hits JuJu Smith-Schuster in closing seconds of ‘SNF’

Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch was in no mood for handshakes to close his team’s Sunday night game against the Kansas City Chiefs. A final Patrick Mahomes kneel-down put the Chiefs seconds away from securing a 30-17 win over the Lions at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 13

The Lions can't sit on their hands after loss to the Chiefs, they need help, 8 other takeaways

At the end of the day, the Detroit Lions just couldn't get a few plays to go their way, and it meant almost everything. Luckily for the Chiefs, pretty much everything went their way, and they wound up beating the Lions 30-17 The big things get talked about all the time, but it's the little mistakes that killed the Lions on Sunday Night.

Jahmyr Gibbs News / Athlon Sports / October 12

Lions Make Jahmyr Gibbs Announcement During Chiefs Game

Jahmyr Gibbs has had a strong start to his third season with the Detroit Lions. Jahmyr Gibbs has 325 rushing yards and four touchdowns in five games this season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 13

'SNF' takeaways: Chiefs get statement win over Lions

The Kansas City Chiefs overwhelmed the shorthanded Detroit Lions with a 30-17 win behind a historic night from quarterback Patrick Mahomes and a strong defensive showing.

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Brad Holmes News / Side Lion Report / October 12

Lions' struggles on SNF are begging Brad Holmes to acquire obvious trade target

Even without coordinators Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn, the song remains the same for the Detroit Lions. Dan Campbell has his team looking like a Super Bowl contender once again, but the lack of talent at the cornerback position threatens to sink Detroit's ship once again.