They say to keep your friends close and your enemies closer, and it appears that Lions quarterback Jared Goff actually has a long history with the coach of the Bengals. So, their coach might have a leg up on what Goff’s style is like and how to contain him, but it’s nothing to lose sleep over.

The line between passion and unprofessionalism in the NFL is razor-thin, and Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch may have crossed it. A heated post-game confrontation with Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster has put the talented defensive back under the league’s microscope.

Detroit Lions running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery both scored against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.

Branch, a 23-year-old safety, appeared to ignore a handshake from Patrick Mahomes, which led to a disagreement between him and wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster. After the final snap of the game, Branch lashed out at Smith-Schuster, who then ran after the Lions defender and caused a mix-up of players from both teams.

As preseason favorites around the NFL are showing cracks, the Detroit Lions are making their case again for the top seed in the NFC.

The Lions keep getting major love on their social media, with the latest stat shared by the team showing just how close they are to being a Super Bowl appearing team.