Brian Branch Injury Report: Moments After Big Impact, 21YO Rookie Walks Off the Field, Rubbing His Right Calf

The season opener has opened the eyes of many in the NFL. While Patrick Mahomes has been one of the shining lights for the Kansas City Chiefs this season, they would have hoped for a lot more. In spite of the Chiefs leading the Lions at the start of the 4th quarter, the Detroit Lions have been a menace to deal with, especially Brian Branch.

This made the Brian Branch walk-off that much more painful for the Lions faithful and that much more relieving for the Kansas City Chiefs. Even with the Lions’ victory in the first match, the injury is still a sore point for fans as a severe injury can mean he may no longer be able to participate in further matches.

Brian Branch faces injury scare in week 1

The rookie had stamped his authority on the game with a touchdown for the Lions in the 3rd quarter. He would intercept a pass from Mahomes and carry it all the way to score a touchdown on his debut in the NFL. But the happiness will be short-lived for the young rookie as he started the second half with a premature walk.

Brian Branch was injured without any contact. The rookie was chasing the ball in the 4th quarter when he apparently pulled his calf. He was seen walking off while rubbing his right calf, which suggests a calf injury for the 2023 draftee.

While official communication is yet to be issued, the Lions’ fans will not be happy to see their young star in such a predicament. Although the early signs seemed bleak for the Lions as they feared the worst for their young star and the season’s prospects. The latest reports suggest they do not have a lot to worry about.

Although the walk-off would have offered a heart-in-mouth moment for many fans on their way back home. Once the post-game details came to light, it revealed that it was nothing but cramps. But what they will be delighted to witness is the banger of a matchup between David and Goliath. With the match finally ending, it broke 2 streaks that were seemingly believed to be unbreakable.

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The Kansas City Chiefs x Detroit Lions was a banger

The Chiefs and Lions offered a banger of a game for the fans. With the season opener pitting the SB champs against the underdogs, the two have delivered a nail-biting match. Brian Branch made his mark in the NFL on his first appearance for the Lions. With the match going down to the wire, the fans were treated to an underdog 21-20 victory in favor of the Lions. Well, the squad deserved each bit of it.

The win saw the Lions break Patrick Mahomes’ week 1 record of 5 consecutive opening victories since his debut. This also saw the Chiefs lose their first game in 8 years on the opening weekend.

Not just the Lions, even the Chiefs are having problems with their roster. With Chris Jones sitting out of matches and possible rumors of trading, their defense is starting to shake. With the Detroit Lions pulling off an upset, what’s next for the hapless Kansas City Chiefs?

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