Lions' Brian Branch fined for hit on Packers' Tucker Kraft in season debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 8:27 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch was fined $23,882 for unnecessary roughness related to a hit on Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft during their matchup. The incident occurred on a fourth down in the first quarter, resulting in Kraft losing his helmet after the collision. There was no penalty called on the play. Branch had a strong performance in the game, recording four tackles and an interception. Following recovery from a torn Achilles, he is set to face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8 with no limitations noted by Lions coach Dan Campbell.
- •Branch fined for a hit in his season debut against the Packers.
- •The fine was for a helmet-to-helmet collision with Kraft.
- •He performed well with four tackles and an interception.
- •Lions coach Dan Campbell confirmed Branch has no snap limitations.
- •The Lions will play the Vikings next on November 1.
- 8:27 PMYahoo Sports — Lions DB Brian Branch fined for hit against Packers TE Tucker Kraft
"Lions defensive back Brian Branch earned himself a fine in his season debut.
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