Via MLive.com, NFL Films posted a video from the show NFL Turning Point regarding Branch's " long game ," which ended with a blow to the head of Chiefs receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster. The clip, narrated by ESPN's Louis Riddick, was deleted after it was posted.

Campbell's Lions took exception to an NFL Films video that was critical of Branch's performance during Detroit's Week 6 loss to the Chiefs.

The NFL said it took down a social media post that highlighted Brian Branch's rough game vs. the Chiefs because "it felt overly critical."

NFL Films deletes video criticizing Lions safety Brian Branch after criticism from many, including Lions teammates

The Detroit Lions are tough football team. That comes from their head coach, Dan Campbell. The NFL recently warned the teams on penalties where a player missed a punch trying to cause a fumble. The head coach was emphatic on his message to the team.

Lions players took offense to an NFL Films video that was released, then deleted, on social media involving suspended safety Brian Branch, claiming it was overly critical.

Through the league's X account, a narrated video was released detailing the plays may have led to the Lions safety's postgame altercation.