Brian Branch Ejected Amid Game Tensions

During the NFC North clash between the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers, Lions safety Brian Branch was ejected in the second quarter for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Packers receiver Bo Melton. The decision, made by NFL's replay officials in New York, followed an initial penalty for unnecessary roughness. Branch's ejection was compounded by an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for making an obscene gesture towards the crowd. Despite the penalties, the Packers failed to capitalize, missing a field goal. The game, crucial for division standings, saw heightened tensions, with both teams vying for supremacy. The Green Bay Police Department reported multiple disturbances and arrests among fans during the game.